The creeds posit a dogma affirmed by the universal church: the virginal conception of Jesus. Catholics and Orthodox, meanwhile, concur on belief in Mary’s perpetual virginity beyond the incarnation. Having become the Temple of the temple by the Holy Spirit tabernacling upon her, Mary remained so. Still, the scriptures make clear that Mary’s marriage to Joseph is an element of the divine wisdom; just so, the question presents itself.
Did Joseph and Mary have a “normal” sex life?
After Christmas, at some point during the exodus into Egypt, or after their return to Galilee, did Mary and Joseph enjoy that which canon and creed are quick to affirm as a good gift of God?
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