Many Christians believe so and have for a very long time:
The Protoevangelium of James, an extra-canonical book, has been the source of many Orthodox beliefs on Mary. The account of Mary’s life presented includes her consecration as a virgin at the temple at age three. The high priest Zachariah blessed Mary and informed her that God had magnified her name among many generations. Zachariah placed Mary on the third step of the altar, whereby God gave her grace. While in the temple, Mary was miraculously fed by an angel, until she was 12 years old. At that point, an angel told Zachariah to betroth Mary to a widower in Israel, who would be indicated. This story provides the theme of many hymns for the Feast of Presentation of Mary, and icons of the feast depict the story.[178] The Orthodox believe that Mary was instrumental in the growth of Christianity during the life of Jesus, and after his Crucifixion, and Orthodox theologian Sergei Bulgakov has written: "The Virgin Mary is the centre, invisible, but real, of the Apostolic Church.
Nahhh, James was probably there with the historical Jesus (who’s actual father was probably a Roman soldier, and Joseph probably married Mary to “save her the shame” of being an unwed mother). If you want the self-insert fanfic, that’s all of Paul’s writings.
Many Christians believe so and have for a very long time:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary,_mother_of_Jesus
So she just sat on the steps for 9 years?
Children are well known for their patience, as are religious folks for their critical thinking.
Oh the book was written by “James, the brother of Jesus” from an earlier marriage of joseph who was never mentioned at any point ever.
Literally just christian fanfic by a self insert mary sue oc. Humanity has never changed since the dawn of time.
Nahhh, James was probably there with the historical Jesus (who’s actual father was probably a Roman soldier, and Joseph probably married Mary to “save her the shame” of being an unwed mother). If you want the self-insert fanfic, that’s all of Paul’s writings.
And, let’s not forget that the vast majority of it was shamelessly lifted whole-cloth from previous works by other cultures… 🤷🏼♂️