More Than Just the Mother of Jesus: The Hidden Life of Mary

This podcast delves into the mystery surrounding the age of Mary, the mother of Jesus. While the Bible remains silent on this detail, other religious texts and historical context provide intriguing clues.

• We explore the apocryphal Gospel of James, which suggests that Mary was 16 years old when she gave birth to Jesus.
• We examine first-century Jewish marriage traditions, which indicate that girls were often betrothed and married at a young age.
• We compare this information with the limited details provided in the Bible about Mary's life, such as her betrothal to Joseph and the Annunciation by the angel Gabriel.

Was Mary truly a teenage mother? This podcast pieces together the historical puzzle, shedding new light on the life of one of history's most iconic figures. Tune in to uncover the hidden truths about Mary's age and her pivotal role in the story of Jesus.