And to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: a pair of doves or two young pigeons — the sacrifice of two doves or pigeons is the provision of Leviticus 12:8 for those who cannot afford a lamb — the minimum offering available to the poor. The poverty offering communicates Mary and Joseph's economic status: they come to the temple as the poor, the recipients of the mercy the Law provides for those without means. The one who will proclaim good news to the poor is presented in the temple through the poor man's offering.

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