ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MARY SHELLEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many children did Mary give birth to?
A
three
B
four
C
five
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A careful look at the New Testament shows that Mary kept her vow of virginity and never had any children other than Jesus. When Jesus was found in the Temple at age twelve, the context suggests that he was the only son of Mary and Joseph.

Detailed explanation-2: -From the age at which Jewish maidens became marriageable, it is possible that Mary gave birth to her son when she was about thirteen or fourteen years of age. No historical document tells us how old she actually was at the time of the Nativity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mary’s son by Darnley, James, was born on 19 June 1566 in Edinburgh Castle. However, the murder of Rizzio led to the breakdown of her marriage.

Detailed explanation-4: -"The Lost Gospel” authors based assertions on an ancient manuscript. Authors of a new book say they have evidence to back up claims the savior was married to Mary Magdalene.

Detailed explanation-5: -She was past normal child-bearing age when she conceived and gave birth to John.

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