Jesus' Earthly Family
The immediate household of Jesus of Nazareth, playing pivotal roles in his upbringing and the early leadership of the Christian movement.
7 profiles tagged Jesus' Earthly Family.
James
Leader of the early Jerusalem church and author of the New Testament Epistle of James
The brother of Jesus Christ who transitioned from a skeptic to a primary leader of the early Christian church in Jerusalem and author of the Epistle of James.
Jesus' Earthly Sisters
members of the biological or legal household of Jesus who lived in Nazareth
Mentioned in the Gospels as part of Jesus' immediate household in Nazareth, his sisters are notable for their presence in the biblical record despite remaining unnamed in the text.
Joseph of Nazareth
Husband of Mary and protector of the infant Jesus who provided the legal Davidic lineage for the Messiah
The husband of Mary and the legal, earthly father of Jesus, recognized for his obedience to God and his role as the protector of the Holy Family.
Joseph the Brother of Jesus
Brother of Jesus mentioned by name in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark
One of the biological brothers of Jesus of Nazareth, mentioned in the Gospels as a member of the immediate family of Mary and Joseph.
Judas
Brother of Jesus and author of the New Testament Epistle of Jude
Judas was one of the four brothers of Jesus, mentioned in the Gospels and generally identified as Jude, the author of the canonical epistle.
Mary
Mother of Jesus Christ who accepted the call of God despite the risk of social disgrace
The mother of Jesus Christ, chosen by God to bear the Messiah and a faithful witness to his ministry, death, and resurrection.
Simon
Brother of Jesus Christ mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Mark
The biological or step-brother of Jesus Christ, mentioned in the Gospels as one of the members of the immediate family of Joseph and Mary.