The Similarities Of Mary And Jesus

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The definition of exemplary is something or someone, which represents the best of its kind (desirable model). In both Christianity and Islam, Mary and Jesus are represented as perfect examples for someone to admire and follow. Even though both religions might have contrasting views on Mary and Jesus (for example, regarding Mary’s immaculate conception or Jesus’ divinity), however both agree on the fact that Mary and Jesus were pure, holy and free of sin.

“Hail, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” According to both the religions, Mary, who was a virgin and betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, was considered to be the ‘most blessed’ among all women. “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God…..How shall this be, since I have no husband?” The archangel Gabriel tells Mary that she is going to have a baby and that she should name the child Jesus. Despite the fact that she is very young and a virgin, she does not disbelieve the angel. She has no fear of what the society would think, she just wants to understand more about her pregnancy, however she has no doubt. Th...

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