Question of the Week: Was Jesus married?

 

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In this issue . . . Q&A: Was Jesus married? Video: Six Short Days, One Big Adventure Get Equipped: Why 27? Blog Highlights News to Note Quick Look After Eden Answers ... with Ken Ham Q: Was Jesus married? A: Earlier this week, headlines announced that a new discovery shows Jesus was married. These bold claims are based on the discovery of a papyrus fragment written in an ancient Egyptian language known as Coptic. According to the translation by Dr. Karen L. King, the tiny fragment contains these words: "Jesus said to them, 'my wife' . . ." Of course, without the surrounding context or any other copies of this document, it is practically impossible to determine what this writing is really about. But for the sake of argument, let's assume this text should be understood in a straightforward manner and that Jesus was not using the term wife metaphorically. If true, should we start believing that Jesus was married? Not at all! The papyrus is likely from the fourth century AD—three centuries after Jesus died and rose. Even as a scholar known for her favorable treatment of various non-canonical texts, King advised that this does not prove in any way that Jesus was married, only that some early groups had a tradition that Jesus was married. Continue reading five key reasons to believe Jesus was not married. Get Equipped Why 27? The New Testament is composed of 27 books, but why only these particular books? Why are other writings such as the "Gospel of Judas" not included in the canon of Scripture? Author Brian Edwards skillfully answers these questions by examining the history, age, and content of the manuscripts. News to Note Quick Look Death march: Horseshoe crab's death march into the pages of history is consistent with the Genesis account of the global Flood. Solid ground: Faith and science: are there any absolutes? Taking them back: Popular paleo-blogger calls evolutionists who reject feathered dinosaurs "misguided." Evolution of childbirth: Convenient evolutionary answer tying human pregnancy to bipedality becomes extinct. Aussie stromatolites: Strelley Pool stromatolites strike another blow for early life. After Eden Answers ... with Ken Ham radio program Do Plants Die? After-Birth Abortions Did Adam Have a Bellybutton? Neptune Why Are Apes Similar?	This Week . . . Feedback: Was Jesus Married? (Sep 21) 4.3 Animal Nourishment (OB15) (Sep 20) The God Particle and the God of Particles (Sep 19) A Tour of the Creation Museum: The Main Hall (Sep 18) Prayer Requests and Praises, September 2012 (Sep 17) Fall Answers magazine sneak peek: Is Voting Enough? (Sep 16) Video On Demand Six Short Days, One Big Adventure Watch Video (Part 3) Blog Highlights Ken Ham: Did Jesus Have a Wife? Ken Ham: Peter Enns Wants Children to Reject Genesis Ken Ham: Why Not Edit the Bible? Ken Ham: Why Won't the Evolutionists Debate? Pray for AiG Praise the Lord for an encouraging and informational time at our Answers for Pastors conference this week. Read this month's update to stay current on other requests and praises. Resources The Global Flood Pocket Guide - eBook Answers Magazine Subscription: United States The Sanctity of Life 4-DVD Boxed Set Connect with Us Answers in Genesis Creation Museum Answers in Genesis Creation Museum Answers in Genesis Creation Museum See all networks
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