Virgin and Child ca. 1275–1300 Recently, I’ve been researching the textual history behind a particular reading of Genesis 3:15, specifically the rendering “she shall crush”, and have found it to be a fascinating area of discussion. I’ve wanted to write my thoughts on this subject for some time, and after finding unsourced claims defending a […]
The Relic of St. Jude Below are 7 examples of relics used in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. These examples provide a small part of the rich history that relics hold in Christian history. 1. The Bronze Serpent (Numbers 21:8-9) When the Israelites were afflicted by venomous snakes, God commanded Moses to
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A Biblical Case Against Mary’s Perpetual Virginity? A main argument against Mary’s perpetual virginity is found in Matthew 1:24-25, where the word “until” is used. This argument suggests that Mary was a virgin up “until” she gave birth to Jesus, implying that her virginity was not a permanent state. Advocates of this view argue that
Unpacking ‘Until’: A Closer Look at Matthew 1:25 and Mary’s Perpetual Virginity. Read More »
