![]() And, one must consider that even if it was customary for men to take wives in first-century Jewish custom, Jesus was a radical character who didn’t always adhere to custom, anyway. Thus, Jesus having a wife might be entirely plausible - but, unless there’s some evidence of this (which the author, in an author’s note at the end of the book, admits might not be enough), we will never know for certain. ![]() Of course, the Bible says nothing on the matter, but it was customary at the time for men of about age 20 in Jesus’ time to take wives to secure their manhood and standing in Jewish tradition and culture. The reason he would have to make that pronouncement is because this is a book about Jesus’ wife. ![]() My pastor has even referenced it in not one, but at least two Sunday morning reflections that I’m aware of - though taking great pains to indicate that this is a work of fiction. This is the book everyone in my church is seemingly talking about. “The Book of Longings” Paperback Book Cover ![]()
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