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The Lost Books of the Bible, Chapter XIV summary

Chapter XIV of 170 · 3 min to read the chapter

In Chapter XIV, Joseph brings a midwife to Mary’s cave, where dazzling light fades to reveal an infant nursing, and the midwife declares that a virgin gives birth. Salome demands proof, examines Mary, and suffers a withered hand, but prayer and approaching the child bring healing and a command to remain silent.

What happens

  1. Joseph meets a midwife and explains that Mary is betrothed to him and conceives through the Holy Spirit.
  2. At the cave, a bright cloud becomes unbearable light, which fades to reveal Mary nursing her infant.
  3. The midwife tells Salome about the virgin birth, but Salome refuses belief without clear proof.
  4. Salome examines Mary and accepts the claim, but her hand withers, and she prays for restoration.
  5. An angel directs Salome toward the child; she approaches joyfully, prepares to worship him, and receives healing.
  6. A voice commands Salome to keep silent until the child reaches Jerusalem, and she departs with God’s approval.

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Salome interprets her injured hand as the consequence of testing God. Her demand for evidence turns into remorse and prayer.

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