[kosta50]

In a court of law, a neutral jury would rule in favor of our position that Jesus likely had siblings, and that Mary & Joseph were the likely parents

In an American court, based on western notions and cultural limitations, very possibly.

But if the jury were educated on the meaning of the word "brother" and "sister" in the cultural context of the Middle East and chronological reality of Jesus' time, and reminded that there is no mention of "Mary's children" as there is unequivocal mention of "Mary' Son," the jury may not be so predisposed.

You are assuming, but you have no proof.

[blue-duncan]

There is a mention of "Mary's son" because of the need for genealogical purity of the Messiah. With Jesus' brothers, the relationship is with the important one, Jesus.

[Saveaplant_Eatavegan]

In an American court, based on western notions and cultural limitations, very possibly.

But if the jury were educated on the meaning of the word "brother" and "sister" in the cultural context of the Middle East and chronological reality of Jesus' time, and reminded that there is no mention of "Mary's children" as there is unequivocal mention of "Mary' Son," the jury may not be so predisposed.


Let's not forget that Jesus asked John to take care of his mother. Any good Jewish boy with siblings would have called on and expected them to care for their mother.