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21/09/17

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Originally posted by Dave R ↑

Plenty of information available on the web picastock.
Historical research reveals Jesus's mother Mary was 12 when she married Joseph.
The bible does not provide an exact age for marriage but does say puberty is about right.
So around 12 would be ideal.
The Mormons and other US fundamental christians agree that which is why marriage is legal from 14 in many US states.
You know the bible belting states.
Dave R.

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Wait a minute... something don't add up:

Historical research reveals Jesus's mother Mary was 12 when she married Joseph.

As she gave birth to Jesus before they married, Mary would then have been around 11... in those days a 'virgin' meant 'unmarried woman'.
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