the greek word "adelphos" of the original New Test. means Brother, But not in modern sense. It was also used to represent many close relationships like cousins,nephews,friends,etc.
According to Jewish law, the oldest son (Jesus,a good jewish man) had the responsibility of caring for the widowed mother, and that responsibility would pass to the next oldest if anything happened to the first-born son (cruxifiction) By this time, St. Joseph has died. Since Jesus, the first born, had no “blood brother(s),” He entrusted Mary to the care of St. John, the Beloved Disciple. questions>>comments??
2006-07-19
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