Brothers and sisters Quote by Joseph B. Lumpkin
““Since the orthodox Christian church continued to slip farther and farther toward the belief that sex was evil, the doctrine of the “Ever-Virginity” of Mary was established. This was the belief that Mary conceived as a virgin, but also remained a virgin even after giving birth to Jesus and thereafter for the rest of her life. The Catholic Church rejects the idea that Mary had other children, although the Bible speaks of the brothers and sisters of Jesus. The doctrine of “virginity” was established around 359 A.D. The doctrine of the bodily Assumption of Mary was formally developed by St. Gregory of Tours around 594 A.D. This doctrine stated that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken up into heaven to be seated at the side of Jesus. The idea has been present in apocryphal texts since the late fourth century.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Historical analysis of Marian doctrines, 2020
Describes how the Catholic Church developed doctrines of Mary's perpetual virginity and assumption to address theological concerns about sexuality.
In simple terms: Church created doctrines to reconcile sex with Mary's purity.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how religious narratives shape views on sexuality.
Themes
religion
doctrine
gender
history
theology
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
historical
theological
When to use this quote
- theological study
- educational curriculum
- faith discussions
- cultural analysis
Key Concepts
perpetual virginity
assumption
biblical interpretation
church authority
Questions to Reflect On
- How do these doctrines influence modern gender roles?
- What evidence supports or contradicts them?
A Different Perspective
Doctrines may reflect cultural biases rather than historical fact.
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