[TruthTalk] How old was Mary?

In an early writing (c. AD 150) called The Proto-Gospel of James, Mary was betrothed at 12, and became pregnant with Jesus at 16. (Lost Scriptures, by Bart D. Ehrman. Oxford University Press, Inc. NY 2003). From: Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org To:

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DAVEH: Thank you for your straight forward answer on this, Perry. Is there another contrasting source that would suggest the age of 14, as is implied in Izzy's post. Charles Perry Locke wrote: In an early writing (c. AD 150) called The Proto-Gospel of James, Mary was betrothed at 12,

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I have seen only this actual reference...but then again, I haven't read very many early church documents...I am just getting started in that. From: Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] How old was Mary? Date: Sat