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To: onedoug; jodyel

>> How was Mary a virgin if Jesus’ line to David was through Joseph?<<

Both Mary and Joseph lead back to David.

175 posted on 09/18/2013 1:00:53 PM PDT by CynicalBear (For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ)

To: CynicalBear; onedoug; jodyel

>> How was Mary a virgin if Jesus’ line to David was through Joseph?<<

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The confusion arises here because the geneology for Mary shows her father who was also named Joseph. Joseph is a very common name in the near east.

275 posted on 09/19/2013 8:47:09 AM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)

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