I-39 Genealogies from David to Jesus

Mt 1,6-17; Lk 3,23-31

According to these Gospel accounts, the lines of descent from David to Jesus, with points of departure at the level of David’s son, were as follows:

Knowledge of the significance of the distinction between these 2 totally different genealogies was lost to Christianity early in the post-Christian era, to be regained only through the insights of Rudolf Steiner and anthroposophy. Consequently the genealogies are ignored by today’s theology as inconsequential mumblings, but today’s theology does not understand the nature of the incarnation of Christ. It is critical that this be remedied, and that the insights of anthroposophy gain a hold within humanity if its salvation is to be accomplished.