Why Luke’s Nativity Story Is Different (And What It Means) | Dr Eugenia Constantinou

The Gospel of Luke gives us some of the most well-known details of the Nativity story—the Roman census, the journey to Bethlehem, shepherds in the fields receiving news from angels, and the presentation of the infant Christ at the temple. But what makes Luke’s telling of these events unique? What historical context helps us understand this narrative, and what does Luke reveal about the Theotokos and her role in the Incarnation?

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou is a scholar, podcast host, and author of several books on Orthodoxy and the life of Christ, and she holds a Ph.D. in the history of biblical interpretation.