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Unpacking ‘Until’: A Closer Look at Matthew 1:25 and was Mary a Perpetual Virgin?

The 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 “until” she gave birth to Jesus, implying that her virginity was not a permanent state. Advocates of this view argue that the […]

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The Canon Question: Jews During the Time of Christ and Their Diverse Views on Scripture

Short Answer During the time of Christ, there was no universally accepted or fixed Jewish canon of the Old Testament. The development of the Jewish canon unfolded over several centuries, and different Jewish groups adhered to varying collections of sacred writings. *Quick Evidence: In the book, “From the Maccabees to the Mishnah” by Shaye J.D. Cohen,

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