When did the Virgin Mary myth start?

When did this begin? The gospels use works extant at the time, by these authors: Josephus (who provides much of the inspiration, historical and geographical background, and much else) disappears, probably dead by 100 CE; Plutarch (needed for the Isis resurrection myth) died 120 CE. read more

I’ve not been able to track down a definitive time for this, other than it was most likely to have been during a translation from the original Hebrew text to the Greek somewhere between the late 1st century and the end of the 2nd century. read more

The Blessed Virgin Mary – A Saint for All Seasons The phantom of a 'Holy Mother' has proved quite an earner for the Church of Rome, more tangible than the 'Holy Spirit' (a tad difficult for the iconography), more approachable than Christ Almighty. read more

The Ancient Beginnings of the Virgin Birth Myth From about 80 A.D. to the present time, most Christian faith groups have taught that Yeshua of Nazareth (Jesus Christ) was conceived and born by his mother Mary, while she was still a virgin. read more