2007-05-22 03:55:14 · 11 answers · asked by Mithrianity 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
yes mary and joseph got married b4 we went to bethlahem for the cences and give birth to jesus. it' was very comon for women back then to get married to much older men so that the men could provide for the family
2007-05-22 04:11:01 · answer #1 · answered by mrs_mom_2005 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no evidence proving how old Mary was when she gave birth to Jesus. We do know from the rabbinic sayings that were later recorded in the Talmud that betrothal was done right after puberty; however, the couple was not permitted to live together until after the final ceremony, which typically took place when the bride was about 16. The nativity stories confirm that Mary went with Joseph to Bethlehem due to the census; therefore, the two were living together and had finalized their marriage. For this reason, many believe Mary was either 16 or 17 when she gave birth to Jesus.
2007-05-22 04:02:14 · answer #2 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, if she was 13 when Jesus was born (and I don't think we know that for certain), then she was 12 or 13 when she was betrothed. She conceived soon after she was betrothed to Joseph.
2007-05-22 04:01:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The age that Mary was when she conceived is set at between 14 and 16. It has not changed.
You are trying to compare this with Ashia (Muhammad's favorite and 9th wife) who was betrothed to him at age 6 and consummated at age 9.
Good try, no dice.
Peace!
2007-05-22 04:00:36 · answer #4 · answered by C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nowhere in the bible does it state what age Mary was when she gave birth to Jesus.
2007-05-22 04:08:39 · answer #5 · answered by Deof Movestofca 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mary was divinely implanted by God Himself with the seed of Jesus. If you'd been in church you would have heard "immaculate conception." You can read this in Matthew 1:18-25. And you should read it so you can see for yourself.
2007-05-22 04:04:18 · answer #6 · answered by HeVn Bd 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It wasn't uncommon back then for women to marry young. And if you think about it-they were way more mature back then. Children grew up fast back in the day.
My grandma married at 14.
2007-05-22 03:59:06 · answer #7 · answered by AJM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mary was a young maiden, therefore most believe she was a teenager.
2007-05-22 03:58:56 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
where did you get 13 from? Has the Pedo-Prophet (pbuh) been talking?
2007-05-22 03:58:39 · answer #9 · answered by venusinfursinfers 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, people didn't live as long then as they do know so they married much earlier.
2007-05-22 03:58:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋