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Mother of the Messiah
Mary, mother of Jesus
1st century AD · c. 18 BC – AD 48
Life
A young virgin from Nazareth, betrothed to Joseph. Conceived Jesus by the Holy Spirit. Faithful disciple to the cross and Pentecost.
Said 'Be it unto me according to thy word.' Pondered all things in her heart.
Key Facts
- Annunciation
- Magnificat
- Birth in Bethlehem
- Flight to Egypt
- Wedding at Cana
- Cross
- Upper Room
Why this matters
Model of faithful submission to God's will.
Where to Read
Contemporaries
Joseph of Nazareth
Earthly father of Jesus
c. 25 BC – AD 20
John the Baptist
Forerunner of Christ
c. 5 BC – AD 28
Jesus of Nazareth
Messiah, Son of God
c. 4 BC – AD 33
Peter
Apostle
c. AD 1–64
John the Apostle
Apostle, beloved disciple
c. AD 6–100
Paul (Saul of Tarsus)
Apostle to the Gentiles
c. AD 5–67
Barnabas
Son of Encouragement
Apostolic
Timothy
Paul's young companion, pastor of Ephesus
Apostolic
Luke
Physician, historian
Apostolic