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Experts in their respective fields provide an authoritative perspective on the fundamentals of theology. Extensive treatment of all the classic areas of theological concern—God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, man, sin, salvation, sanctification, the Scriptures, the church, and more. Contributing authors include: • Robert Gromacki • Earl Radmacher • John Witmer • Robert Saucy • John...

Joseph and Mary had Jesus circumcised the eighth day (Lev. 12:3), and they named Him Jesus as Gabriel told Mary (Luke 1:31) and the angel told Joseph (Matt. 1:21). After waiting thirty-three additional days for Mary’s purification according to the Law of Moses (Lev. 12:4), Joseph and Mary went to Jerusalem to the temple to present Jesus, their firstborn son, to the Lord (Ex. 13:2) and to offer the sacrifice of redemption for Him according to the Law of Moses (13:12–13). This sacrifice was to be a