Category Archives: Perpetual Virginity of Mary

Irenaeus did not teach the Perpetual Virginity of Mary

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Ken Temple

Irenæus (wrote around 180-202 AD) says Jesus opened Mary’s womb (aperians vulvam, Against Heresies 4:33:11), a “denial of virginity in partu” (during birth) – Also, Against Heresies 3:21:10 and 3:22:4 the way he compares to creation’s ground (as yet, virgin … Continue reading →

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Sam Shamoun and William Albrecht proved wrong again

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Ken Temple

Sam Shamoun and William Albrecht are caught mis-understanding the argument that Dr. James White was making about Jerome’s reason and argumentation for the Perpetual Virginity of Mary. They accuse Dr. White of lying, thereby slandering him. All Dr. White was saying was … Continue reading →

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Protestantism and Church History

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Ken Temple

Protestants can hold to the promise of Matthew 16:18 and Ephesians 3:21, without falling for the typical historical arguments that Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox make. They ask, “where is the true church that Jesus started?”, or “What is the … Continue reading →

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Sneak preview of Rod Bennett’s upcoming book, “Four More Witnesses”

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Ken Temple

My Roman Catholic friend Rod Bennett, gave a sneak pre-view of his upcoming book, “Four More Witnesses”. (in the 2nd half of Gary Michuta’s podcast.) Somehow I stumbled upon this – https://player.fm/series/hands-on-apologetics/ep-25-jun-21-rod-bennett-four-more-witnesses It bears repeating that I still love Rod … Continue reading →

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Refutation of Dogma of Perpetual Virginity of Mary

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Ken Temple

Be sure to read and study the outline by Timothy Kauffman at “thorn Crown ministries”. Excellent material. It is obvious that the earliest sources for the Perpetual Virginity of Mary come from Gnostic or Gnostic influenced sources. https://thorncrownministries.com/blog/2017/07/07/roman-catholics-and-their-queen-part-4

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Refutation of the RC dogma of Perpetual Virginity of Mary

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Ken Temple

Hank Hanegraaff’s argument was clearly defeated, IMO. James White makes great sense, about a bunch of non-family grown men (whether cousins or children from Joseph from a previous marriage in which Joseph’s first wife died) following Mary around all the … Continue reading →

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