Mary of Nazareth and Jesus' brothers and sisters

Abstract

Sommario: I. Philological considerations. - II. Jesus’ brothers in the synoptic Gospels and John: 1. Mark 3:20-21,31-35 // Matt. 12:46-50 // Luke 8:19-21. 2. Mark 6:1-6a // Matt. 13:54-58 // Luke 4:16-30. 3. Mark 15:40 // Matt. 27:55-56 //John 19:25-30. 4. John 2:1- 12 // 7:3-5 // 19:25-27 // 20:1-18. - III. The importance of Church tradition. - IV. Conclusion.