[jo kus]

Recall that the brothers mentioned in the gospels ... were late-comers to the party.

I don't see how that effects what Jude wrote years after the resurrection. As a matter of fact, it would give more force to his writings by making the more direct claim (if true).

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[Quester]

Recall that the brothers mentioned in the gospels ... were late-comers to the party.

I don't see how that effects what Jude wrote years after the resurrection. As a matter of fact, it would give more force to his writings by making the more direct claim (if true).

I will grant that your analysis is a possibility.

However, I believe that it is just as reasonable ... that those related to Jesus ... would be hesitant to be seen as claiming any legitimacy ... based upon that relatedness.

You, in fact, see the same thing with John the Baptist.

Even though Jesus was his cousin, you never see John mentioning that.