Saint Anne

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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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.

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1. What is the primary source texts?New Testament apocrypha, most notably the Gospel of James (Protoevangelium Jacobi)
2. What is the date of earliest mention?Circa 150 AD for the Gospel of James
3. Who is Saint Anne?Saint Anne is the mother of Mary and the grandmother of Jesus. She is mentioned in early Christian writings like the Gospel of James.
4. Why do people honor Saint Anne?She shows how family love and faith help bring Jesus into the world. Many people look to her as a role model for mothers and grandmothers.

New Testament Apocrypha: A collection of ancient religious texts related to the New Testament, not included in the biblical canon.
Canonical Gospels: The four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) recognized as authoritative within the Christian Bible.
Hagiography: The writing of the lives of saints, often involving devotional and legendary elements.
Veneration: Regard, respect, or reverence shown towards a person or thing, particularly saints in religious contexts.