• OpenStars@startrek.websiteEnglish
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    5 months ago

    I have heard that that word most often translated as “virgin” is elsewhere translated as “maiden” aka young woman just out of girlhood. I always wonder how much emphasis has been placed on that translation effect:-).

    • quindraco@lemm.eeEnglish
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      5 months ago

      Sure, but also, the post here starts with a false premise. In the story we’re talking about, Mary doesn’t produce Jesus on her own. She’s impregnated by God. Why would Jesus only have Mary’s DNA? A better question is if he has any of her DNA. He could easily be made bespoke, with Mary just a surrogate. The answer to that question isn’t in the story - believing Jesus is actually related to Mary by blood is wholly an article of faith.