Was Jesus Married?
Who is the Bride of Christ? If you browse the fiction aisle at a bookstore or scroll through sensational documentaries on History Channel late at night, you are almost guaranteed to run into a specific theory. The theory goes something like this: Jesus of Nazareth wasn't just a traveling rabbi; He was a husband. He was married to Mary Magdalene, they had children, and the church has been covering up this secret bloodline for 2,000 years to protect its power. It makes for a thrilling movie plot (it was the central hook of The Da Vinci Code ). It sells millions of books. But when we step out of the movie theater and into the world of serious history and biblical truth, does this theory hold any water? The short answer is: No. The long answer is a beautiful reminder of who Jesus actually is and why He came. Let’s look at why we can be confident that Jesus lived a single, celibate life dedicated entirely to His mission. The primary evidence that Jesus was not married ...