Brothers of Jesus

High school (ages 12+)
Philosophy & Big Questions

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/brothers-of-jesus

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the named brothers?James, Joses, Simon, and Jude, as listed in the New Testament
2. What is the unnamed sisters?Mentioned in Mark 15:40 and Matthew 13:56
3. Who were the brothers of Jesus mentioned in the Bible?The New Testament names four brothers: James, Joses (a form of Joseph), Simon, and Jude.
4. Did Jesus have sisters too?Yes, the Gospels also say Jesus had sisters, but their names are not given.

New Testament: The collection of books in the Christian Bible detailing the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and his early followers.
Perpetual Virginity of Mary: The theological belief that Mary remained a virgin throughout her life, before, during, and after the birth of Jesus.
Theotokos: A Greek title for Mary, meaning 'God-bearer' or 'Mother of God,' emphasizing her unique role in Christian theology.