[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.

[wagglebee]

I'm not even sure that this would have been legal under Judaic law of the time.

[kosta50]

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

Of course, that is a very important point. Thank you.