Firstly, ‘Judas son of James’ is always distinguished from Judas Iscariot – this is understandable since Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus. The gospels of Matthew and Mark call ‘Judas son of James’ by his nickname Thaddeus. This is because the name Judas became tarnished by its association to betrayal. The gospel writers do not want usContinue reading “#9 The apostles and brothers of Jesus ages”
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#8 Who were the apostles and who were the brothers of Jesus?
If you can find an answer to this question, then you can answer the question concerning the perpetual virginity of Mary and her relationship to Joseph. First let us clarify that Jesus’ brothers were called James, Joseph, Simon and Judas. Jesus had twelve apostles whose names were: Jesus had two apostles called James: The older oneContinue reading “#8 Who were the apostles and who were the brothers of Jesus?”
#7 Mary’s House at Mount Zion
Apostles James and John stayed in Jerusalem after the death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus. Their mother who had supported Jesus’ mission had probably gone back to Galilee to care for her husband Zebedee. Simon was given the new name of Peter by Jesus and appointed as head of the early church of Jerusalem. PeterContinue reading “#7 Mary’s House at Mount Zion”
#6 Foot of the cross
When the time is right Jesus heads towards Jerusalem. As we all know it ends with his crucifixion. At the foot of the cross stood Mary, Jesus’ mother, Mary Magdalene and other women. The disciples had fled leaving only the women and the youngest disciple – who would not be arrested on account of beingContinue reading “#6 Foot of the cross”
#5 It All Gets Hectic
Jesus started his ministry in Capernaum beside the lake called the Sea of Galilee. First he called four fishermen who were brothers and cousins of each other. Later he called a diverse bunch of other disciples to make up the twelve. He starts to teach the people on the shores of the lake, and soonContinue reading “#5 It All Gets Hectic”
#4 Wedding at Cana
There’s a brief glimpse into Jesus’ identity before he started his public ministry. Early on Jesus and his disciples are invited to a wedding at Cana in Galilee. Mary is there because the wedding involved either friends or relatives of hers; maybe it was the wedding of one of Jesus’ sisters. They are trying toContinue reading “#4 Wedding at Cana”
#3 Joseph and Mary lose Jesus
Every year Joseph, Mary and family went up to the Temple in Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. When Jesus was 12 years old, they were coming back from the festival in Jerusalem to Galilee when after a days travel they realize they lost Jesus and spend three days looking for him. When youContinue reading “#3 Joseph and Mary lose Jesus”
#2 Nativity Story line
Thus, the story line is that Joseph who is living in Jerusalem becomes betrothed to Mary. She is living at the Temple as a ward of the Temple. She is from the tribe of Asher on her mother’s side and Maccabean Jews who were priests in the Temple on her father’s side. Mary is agedContinue reading “#2 Nativity Story line”
#1 The Controversial Question: Did Mary Have One Child or Several Children?
Episode One – This article relates to Jesus’ family history. It inspired me with the name for this website. I hope you enjoy reading it. Introduction I’ve been writing my own family history and got really into it. Then through a sermon I heard online on the Feast of St Joseph I started to wonderContinue reading “#1 The Controversial Question: Did Mary Have One Child or Several Children?”
How Did Abraham Reach the Promised Land?
When I lived in Chile I went to a Bible study at the parish church. We gathered around a man with bushy eyebrows to learn. He asked us, the people gathered round, ‘How did Abraham reach the Promised Land?’ Raise your hand if you know the answer. I was racking my brains thinking, surely I knowContinue reading “How Did Abraham Reach the Promised Land?”
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