The Lost Books of the Bible, Chapter I summary
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In Chapter I, Mary's parents, Joachim and Anna, live devoutly, share their possessions, and promise to dedicate any child to God, but remain childless for about twenty years. Issachar rejects Joachim's temple offering because he has no children, and Joachim withdraws to shepherds rather than face his neighbors' scorn.
What happens
- Mary is introduced as a descendant of David, born in Nazareth and educated in Jerusalem's temple.
- Her parents, Joachim and Anna, divide their possessions between religious service, people in need, and their household.
- They remain childless for about twenty years but vow to dedicate any child to God's service.
- At the dedication feast, Issachar rejects Joachim and his offering, treating his childlessness as evidence of God's disfavor.
- Humiliated, Joachim withdraws to shepherds in the pastures and avoids home because he fears further public shame.
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What to notice
The rebuke turns Joachim's religious visit into a retreat. His fear of further shame also keeps him from returning home.
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Why does Joachim avoid returning home after Issachar rebukes him?
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