"Mary gave birth without having relations with a man. As in the beginning, Eve was born from Adam without a carnal relationship, so it happened for Joseph and Mary, his wife. Eve brought to the world the murdering Cain; Mary brought forth the life-giver. One brought into the world him who spilled the blood of... Continue Reading →
"I ask myself why God, after having decided that the Lord was to be born of a virgin, did not choose a young woman without a fiance, but instead chose [Mary], who was already engaged. If I am not mistaken, the reason is this: the Lord had to be born of a virgin who was... Continue Reading →
"If someone believes that he who was crucified under Pontius Pilate was a holy person, who came to bring salvation to the world, but does not believe in his birth of the Virgin Mary and the Holy Spirit, thinking instead that he was born of Joseph and Mary, then this person lacks in indispensable condition... Continue Reading →
"I do not consider it worth the trouble to contest accusations offered without seriousness and as a joke [by Celsus]: "Was the Mother of Jesus pretty, perhaps, and was it because of her beauty that God, who by His nature cannot fall in love with an incorruptible body, embraced her? Wasn't it less than fitting that God should fall in love with a woman... Continue Reading →
"(19:1) And behold, a woman came down from the hill-country and said to me, "Man, where are you going?" And I said, "I seek a Hebrew midwife." and she answered me, "Are you from Isreal?" And I said to her, "Yes." And she said, "And who is she who brings forth in the cave?" And... Continue Reading →
Virgin Mary 