Was There a 'Virgin Birth' Story in the First Christian Bible of 144 A.D.?

Today's episode is a deep dive on the virgin birth story - where did it come from? Which bible/gospel features it? Who benefits from its narrative and why did the Catholic bishops replace the word 'virgin' with 'young woman' when issuing a revised bible in 2011? No stone is left unturned nor sacred cow spared in this episode of Presbyter Chat - hosted by Darren Kelama.

Timestamps:

Introduction to the Episode (00:00:00)
Presbyter Darren Kelama introduces the topic of the virgin birth in the first Christian Bible.

Full Disclosure and Background (00:00:19)
Discussion on Pre-Nicene Christian beliefs and the significance of the first Christian Bible.

Jesus's Arrival on Earth (00:01:21)
Details on Jesus's descent to Earth in 29 A.D., emphasizing His fully human form.

The First Christian Gospel (00:01:21)
Introduction to the Gospel of the Lord, received by Apostle Paul, as the basis for later gospels.

Simplicity of the Gospel Message (00:02:39)
Emphasis on the clarity and truthfulness of the gospel, contrasting it with complex theological narratives.

Christmas Celebrations (00:03:56)
Discussion on different dates for celebrating Jesus's arrival, stressing the importance of family over specific dates.

The Virgin Birth in Gospels (00:05:21)
Analysis of the absence of the virgin birth story in the gospels of John and Mark.

Source Material for Gospels (00:05:21)
Explanation of the source material for Matthew and Luke, linking it to Paul’s revelation.

Meeting of Paul, Peter, and James (00:06:32)
Overview of the meeting in 37 A.D. where early apostles may have discussed the gospel narratives.

Editing of the Gospel Narratives (00:06:47)
Discussion on how subversive groups edited the gospel to fit a messianic Jewish narrative.

Matthew's Gospel as a First Attempt (00:07:44)
Critique of Matthew's narrative as clumsy and aimed at convincing non-Jews of Jesus's imaginary Jewish identity.

Galatians on Different Gospels (00:08:17)
Reference to Galatians, highlighting the concern over altering the original gospel message.

Motivation Behind Gospel Edits (00:08:50)
Exploration of the motivations behind the creation of gospels aimed at non-Jewish audiences.

The Virgin Birth Prophecy (00:10:21)
Introduction of Isaiah 7:14, discussing the implications of the term "virgin."

Changes in Biblical Translations (00:11:37)
Reference to the Catholic bishops’ admission regarding the translation of "virgin" to "young woman."

Matthew's Birth Narrative (00:12:16)
Reading of the passage from Matthew regarding Jesus's birth, allegedly linking it to Hebrew prophecy.

Luke's Account of Jesus's Birth (00:13:42)
Overview of Luke’s narrative and its implications for Jesus’s identity.

Jesus's Response to the Davidic Lineage (00:14:21)
Jesus rebukes the notion of being David's son, challenging the Hebrew narrative.

Final Thoughts on Jesus's Arrival (00:15:22)
Reiteration of Jesus's descent as the same way he left, emphasizing his divine nature.

Conclusion and Call to Faith (00:16:10)
Encouragement to reconnect with Christian faith and the teachings of the first Bible.

Links:

Catholic bishops drop the word 'virgin' in recognition of a translation error:
https://archive.ph/pZ24H (Washington Post 12/11/2012)

The First New Testament: Marcion’s Scriptural Canon by Jason D. BeDuhn:
https://www.researchgate.net/publicat...

The Gospel of The Lord:
https://www.theveryfirstbible.org/

Marcionite Church:
https://www.marcionitechurch.org/

Podcast format:
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https://www.theveryfirstbible.org
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https://payhip.com/TheVeryFirstBible