Now that I have shown using some examples of canonical scripture that Christ was married, let us look at some less known works.
“There were three who always walked with the Lord: Mary, his mother; the sister of his mother; and Miriam of Magdala, known as his companion [koinonos]; for him, Miriam is a sister, a mother, and a wife [koinonos].”
Gospel of Philip 32
In this sampling, this outright states that Mariam (Mary) of Magdala (Magdalene) was His wife. In Greek the word koinonos means companion, partner, spouse.
“The Wisdom [Sophia] thought to be sterile [steira] is the mother of angels. The companion [koinonos] of the Son is Miriam of Magdala. The Teacher loved her more than all the disciples; He often kissed her on the mouth.
When the disciples saw how He loved Miriam, they asked Him: 'Why do you love her more than us?'
The Teacher answered: 'How can it be that I do not love you as much as I love her?'”
Gospel of Philip 55
This passage even more clearly illustrates to the reader the nature of the relationship between Mary and Jesus.
“This is how it is with those united in marriage. The mystery which unites two beings is great; without it, the world would not exist. What gives substance to the world is Anthropos. What gives substance to Anthropos is an intimate and enduring relation [gamos]. Seek the experience of the pure embrace [koinonia]; it has great power; contemplate the Presence in this impermanent body.”
Gospel of Philip 60
In this passage it refers to Anthropos, which translated from Greek in this context means Son of Man, the same word used in the canonized New Testament to describe Jesus. This passage makes it clear not only that Christ was married, but that it was an essential part of His holy mission.
“Peter said to Mary, Sister we know that the Savior loved you more than the rest of woman.
Tell us the words of the Savior which you remember which you know, but we do not, nor have we heard them.
Mary answered and said, 'What is hidden from you I will proclaim to you.'”
Gospel of Mary 23-25
In this statement it shows us that Christ would have told His wife things which He may not have told others. This is a very natural idea, and should not come as a stretch that the Apostles and other disciples would consider Mary to be a reliable source of information regarding Christ and His teachings since she was His wife and would know Him very intimately.
“Now I see you contending against the woman like the adversaries. But if the Savior made her worthy, who are you indeed to reject her? Surely the Savior knows her very well. That is why He loved her more than us. Rather let us be ashamed and put on the perfect Man, and separate as He commanded us and preach the gospel, not laying down any other rule or other law beyond what the Savior said.”
Gospel of Mary 51-53
Again this passage shows that Christ was not a respecter of a person by gender, social status, wealth, or any of the things we consider important. He judged people by their true worth. A good sign of that is shown by how faithful we are and by our willingness to set aside our pride and be humble. Do we reject things that are true because it goes contrary to our own ideas and understanding? Or are we willing to listen to and trust the Lord.
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