Si Maria ba ay nanatiling birhen? Sinabi sa Bibliya na si Hesus ay may mga kapatid | Fr. Chris Alar
If the Bible mentions Jesus’ “brothers” and “sisters,” how does the Catholic Church teach that Mary remained a perpetual virgin?
In this talk, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC unpacks one of the most common questions about the Blessed Virgin Mary. Drawing from Scripture, ancient Hebrew and Greek linguistic traditions, and Jewish custom, he explains:
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Biblical Language: Why the Hebrew (ah) and Greek (adelphos) words translated as "brother" frequently refer to cousins, close relatives, and extended kin rather than biological siblings.
"Firstborn" in Jewish Law: What Scripture means by calling Jesus Mary's "firstborn" under Mosaic law.
At the Foot of the Cross: Why Jesus entrusting Mary to the Apostle John proves she had no other biological children.
Our Spiritual Family: How doing the will of the Father unites all believers as spiritual brothers and sisters in Christ.
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You can watch the full talk in Was Mary a Perpetual Virgin? The Bible says Jesus had "Brothers?" | Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, which directly features Fr. Chris Alar presenting the biblical and historical arguments summarized above.
