Joseph
Husband
Basis: Matthew 1; Luke 2
All people
New Testament
Mary
Mother of Jesus
Also known as: Mary, mother of Jesus
Editorial status
Reviewed against Scripture references. Links open the cited WEB passages.
Profile
Mary is a young woman from Nazareth who receives the announcement that she will give birth to Jesus. She appears in the birth narratives, at selected points during Jesus’ ministry, at the crucifixion, and among the believers after the ascension.
Relationships
Major events
The announcement
Gabriel announces that Mary will give birth to Jesus.
Visit to Elizabeth
Mary visits Elizabeth and speaks words of praise.
Birth of Jesus
Mary gives birth in Bethlehem.
At the crucifixion
Mary is present near the cross.