Mary[b] was a first-century jewish woman of nazareth, [9] the wife of joseph and the mother of jesus.
She is an important figure of christianity, venerated under various titles such as virgin.
The phrase, born of the virgin mary used in the apostles' creed, is held to imply not only that mary was a virgin when she conceived, but also in birth and after birth.
Each event of mary's life in this section is presented through its sources, which range from the gospels and the apocryphal gospels to the revelations of the mystics and commentaries.
Mary, the mother of jesus, holds a significant place in christian theology and history as the chosen vessel through whom god brought his son into the world.
Her life and role are.