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It’s assumed that when they got married, Joseph was 90. This idea aligns with the Catholic doctrine that Mary was a virgin even after Jesus’ birth, but there’s no scriptural evidence.
Still, it stands to reason that St. Joseph wasn't that old when he married Our Lady because he brought Jesus up as a "carpenter's Son". He wasn't a long dead obscurity at the time of Our Lord's preaching.
- One common source of knowledge about Joseph and Mary is the Protoevangelium of James . This non canonical gospel was actually composed some time in...
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Dec 24, 2023 · Based on this tradition, it is possible that Mary was around 12 to 14 years old when she became engaged to Joseph. However, it is important to note that engagement in Jewish culture was not the same as marriage.
Nov 15, 2023 · If we take an age of around 16 for Mary when Jesus was born, Jesus died at 33, which means Mary would have been around 49 when Jesus died. While the Gospels mention Joseph in Jesus’ early life, the narrative becomes noticeably silent about him as Jesus grows older and embarks on his ministry.
Oct 4, 2023 · When were Joseph and Mary considered married? Answer. There are three passages of Scripture that pertain specifically to the time of Joseph and Mary’s betrothal, the consummation of their marriage, and the birth of Jesus: Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-56; Luke 2:1-7.
Mar 28, 2024 · We know that Mary was from at least a Levitical family because her cousin Elizabeth, who became pregnant in old age at least six months earlier, was married to a Levite. It is not clear in the Greek translation whether she was related to Elizabeth on her mother’s or father’s side.
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Jul 22, 2020 · It is often said that Joseph was 90 and Mary was 11-12 years old when they got married. There is not one verse that says this. Though one can guess Joseph was older than Mary since he died before even Jesus did.
