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son of the Highest and the son of God. There is no such indication in the Quran. This, however, is only an apparent discrepancy, as will appear later. It is true that the manner of birth of Jesus was unusual and though miraculous in the sense that it was meant as a divine sign, it was not supernatural, only exceptional. It has now been established, by the observation and experience of eminent gynaecologists, that a birth without a father is possible and that there have been cases in recent times where this has in fact happened. What is the significance of the birth of Jesus without a father? The Bani-Israel were the chosen people of God. God had assured them that if they would obey His voice and keep His covenant they would be a peculiar treasure unto Him above all people and would be unto Him a kingdom of priests and an holy nation. (Exodus 19:4-5) This is confirmed by the Quran which states: and: 'Children of Israel, call to mind My favour which I bestowed upon you and that I exalted you above all the peoples of the time' (al-Baqarah, 2:48); 'Children of Israel, call to mind My favour which I bestowed upon you and fulfil the covenant that you made with Me, I shall fulfil the covenant I made with you, and fear Me alone'. (al-Baqarah, 2:41) 10