of her clothing she could spare. But that she should have wrapped him in Joseph’s trousers, which are exhibited at Aixla-Chapelle. appears entirely too false and frivolous. It is a fable, the like of which there are more in the world. Is it not strange that the birth of Christ occurs in cold winter, in a strange land, and in such a poor and despicable manner? 13. Some argue as to how this birth took place, as if Jesus was born while Mary was praying and rejoicing, without any pain, and before she
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