The story of Jesus's birth is oft told, but Mary and Joseph's unconventional courtship can also be found in the history of Judea. HISTORY MAGAZINE Here’s what biblical scholars say.

Early in his gospel, Luke writes that Jesus “was the son, so it was thought, of Joseph” (3:23)—stressing the fact that Joseph played no biological role in Jesus’ miraculous birth.

In the New Testament we read many times about Jesus' brothers and sisters. Some are named and appear in the Early Church. There is no family tree or a passage explaining it, but if we piece together ...

Then he got up, took the child and his mother during the night, and went to Egypt. ... He could tell the Jesus, Mary and Joseph story of his wife, Melania. But he doesn’t.

Among several painted murals, archaeologists highlighted a striking image of “a multitude of eyes centred on a single face,” which they interpret as a Coptic symbol of spiritual vigilance.

Mary and Joseph do not understand: the mystery of God made child exceeds their intelligence. The parents want to protect that precious son under the wings of their love; instead, Jesus wants to live ...

St. Joseph, the beloved spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and earthly father of Jesus, is celebrated twice by the Catholic Church every year — March 19 and May 1.

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