06 May 14
Originally posted by FMFMark 6:3 says that there were four male siblings, named James, Joses, Juda, and Simon, and unnamed sisters (plural). Some interpreters will say these were figurative siblings, not biological relations, depending on how strictly one takes Mary's supposed virginity (i.e., that it applied only to Jesus' birth or that she remained a virgin until her death).
How many children is Mary thought to have had with Joseph after Jesus was born? What is recorded about their lives?
For a full treatment, see James. D. Tabor's book "The Jesus Dynasty", ISBN 13:978-0-7432-8723-4, 2006 Simon & Schuster
06 May 14
Originally posted by moonbusThat what I would say 4 males and one female for half brothers and sisters.
Mark 6:3 says that there were four male siblings, named James, Joses, Juda, and Simon, and unnamed sisters (plural). Some interpreters will say these were figurative siblings, not biological relations, depending on how strictly one takes Mary's supposed virginity (i.e., that it applied only to Jesus' birth or that she remained a virgin until her death).
F ...[text shortened]... see James. D. Tabor's book "The Jesus Dynasty", ISBN 13:978-0-7432-8723-4, 2006 Simon & Schuster
07 May 14
The Catholic Church maintains that Mary was a virgin until death.
Personally, I do not see how this is necessary in order to maintain Jesus' birth without sin. After he was born, there could be siblings produced in the usual way. I just don't see how some churches claim that takes away from Mary's virgin birth of Jesus.