Based on the art shown of Mary at Jesus crucifixation, seems like that she had to be about 12 years old at the time she gave birth to Jesus.
Does that make God a child molester if true?
2007-11-29 04:37:23 · 17 answers · asked by Stewie Griffin 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
the Pieta, by Michelangelo, for one, also some art just viewed in a Catholic Bascilica,
2007-11-29 04:53:03 · update #1
Her age wasn't given, but she was engaged to Joseph at the time. Most think she was in her early teens. No, it doesn't make God a child molester. The Holy Spirit moved upon her and she was impregnated.
2007-11-29 04:41:11 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since there was no artwork done at the actual time of the birth or crucifixion, then all art renderings are merely artistic interpretation and certainly no basis for accurate depiction of fact.
The scriptures never tell us how old Mary was when she became the mother of Jesus. We assume that she was a teenager simply by the customs of her day to marry younger than we do today. She was at an acceptable age for her day.
Thus, when Christ was crucified, Mary would have been near 50 since Christ was 33.
We also have no idea how old Mary Magdalene was or how old Mary and Martha were.
2007-11-29 04:49:06 · answer #2 · answered by rac 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She was young - probably about 14, maybe even 15 or 16 - girls got betrothed/married when their periods began. Back then, girls' periods didn't start nearly as early as they do now.
God is not a child molester.
2007-11-29 04:44:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No..Not at all..In those times and cultures a girl was considered a woman and able to marry as soon as she could bare children (when Her period starts) this was becasue the life span was not as long..people died young, the average age was about 30 or so
In today's society It would be of course..back then ..No.
2007-11-29 04:42:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The art is the representation of the images in the minds of the artists. Youth and innocence are connected in our minds in our culture. Some of the artists may have overdone the connection. Though young, she was mature enough to be betrothed in her culture.
2007-11-29 04:42:47 · answer #5 · answered by Mike B 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dont believe in Art of movies.
Believe on the word of GOD.
Look unto Jesus Christ. Study on HIM. Share about HIM.
2007-11-29 04:43:02 · answer #6 · answered by John 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
More like about 14. That was a normal age for marriage at that time, although men, who had to learn a trade, were often older.
You shouldn't go by artist's interpretations.
2007-11-29 04:40:50 · answer #7 · answered by r_moulton76 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In ancient Israel, Girls came of age at 12, boys at 13. Can't apply today's standards to ancient civilizations.
2007-11-29 04:41:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The bible does not say how old Mary was. However, it does refer to her as a woman, not a girl, or child.
2007-11-29 04:41:14 · answer #9 · answered by Scooterette1! 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Based on what art?
2007-11-29 04:40:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋