Endnote 2 – The Infancy Narratives in Matthew and Luke—Of History, Theology and Literature

This hypothetical stage is still retained in Matthew (3:16–17) and Luke (3:22), although they both, as shall be seen, carry the Christological kergyma back to Jesus’ conception. This stage is also reflected in John (1:32–34) although John carries the Christological kergyma back to the pre-existence of the Son of God.