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We have now to consider the Saviour's conception. First, as to the
matter from which His body was conceived; secondly, as to the author
of His conception; thirdly, as to the manner and order of His
conception.
Concerning the first there are eight points of inquiry:
(1) Whether the flesh of Christ was derived from Adam?
(2) Whether it was derived from David?
(3) Of the genealogy of Christ which is given in the Gospels;
(4) Whether it was fitting for Christ to be born of a woman?
(5) Whether His body was formed from the purest blood of the
Virgin?
(6) Whether the flesh of Christ was in the patriarchs as to
something signate?
(7) Whether the flesh of Christ in the patriarchs was subject to
sin?
(8) Whether Christ paid tithes in the loins of Abraham?
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