[Elsie]

To say she is a minor player in Christ's life or in Christianity fails to recognize her selection by God to conceive, carry and raise His Son.

To say she is a ANY KIND OF A player in Christianity AFTER Jesus started His ministry is mere speculation at best and gross heresy at least.

[GeronL]

CHRISTianity is about Jesus/God, and the message of salvation, every other character really is a bit player.