Question 22
Birth and Early Life of JesusAccording to the birth and infancy narratives in St. Matthew, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream three times. In the second appearance, he instructed Joseph to
- A.accept that Mary was a virgin
- B.expect a baby boy
- C.go into exile
- D.return from exile.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (go into exile)
Explanation
In the second dream the angel told Joseph to flee to Egypt with the child and his mother (Matthew 2:13).