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What are the fringe theories around Jesus Christ?
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Jesus Christ was a family man

This position catalogues the fringe theory that Jesus was a family man. Popularised by works like The Da Vinci Code, it claims he married Mary Magdalene and fathered children whose bloodline survives — recasting the 'Holy Grail' as that lineage rather than a sacred cup.

Supporting arguments · 5

  1. Jesus' descendants live in the South of France
    Some argue that Jesus' family secretly emigrated to France, where they eventually formed the Merovingian dynasty of Kings. Their secrets are protected by the mysterious Priory of Sion.
  2. Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene
    Early copies of the Bible refer to Mary as Christ's "partner". This is evidence that his union with his controversial follower was widely known and accepted.
  3. The Holy Grail is Mary Magdalene's womb
    The mysterious piece of treasure rumoured to have miraculous healing properties is a euphemism for Mary's womb.
  4. Jesus elevated his brothers to positions of power
    Jesus was the oldest, but not only, child of Mary and Jospeh. As well as unnamed sisters, the prophet had a number of brothers - James, Joseph, Judas and Simon - who rose to prominence in the early church.
  5. Jesus' bloodline lives to this day
    Jesus fathered a number of children with Mary Magdalene, and this group - 'the Desposyni' - live amongst us today.