The Jewish tradition is generally very strong on marriage and begetting. However exceptions are made for contemplatives and the fact that Jesus was referred to as Rabbi (note how Mary Magdalene refers to him after his resurrection when he taps her on the shoulder - see Bible) who was recognised as a wandering faith healer would attract such exception.Dale wrote:I don't think the idea that Jesus was married is outrageous. (I also don't think it's particularly important.) My understanding is that the best argument for Jesus being married is that being unmarried in those times would have been so very odd that it certainly would have been mentioned in the Gospels if Jesus was unmarried. At the same time, if he had been married, one might think that would have been noted at some point. Unless, we go the conspiracy theory route, which, hey, let's not.
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I have not read the book. I have difficulty understanding why people have a problem with non sexual spiritual intimacy.
BTW Dale, does the Bible state whether John the Baptist was married or not? What about all the disciples of Jesus. Do the Gospels you refer to ascertain each of their marital status?