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Galatians 1:19 declares James to be the blood "brother" of the Lord Jesus.

Question: If Mary was a perpetual virgin, then why that sham marriage with Joseph? Jewish marriage law and ritual required Joseph consumate the marriage. Did Joseph lie to everyone including God?

The obvious answer is Mary did not have a sham marriage and was not a deceiver or a liar and was not a perpetual virgin! She is also not the Mother of "God the Father" or "God the Holy Spirit", but rather the mother of "God the Son, Christ Jesus". She cannot save anyone, even herself! Which is why she said she needs a savior, her Son!!! She was a sinner like all of us, albeit a special person chosen by God. To believe that she is a co-redeemer is the height of heresy. There is only one way by which man can be saved..."faith in Jesus Christ" (John 14:6, Acts 4:12)

Galations 1:19 does not mention "blood".

Do a word search for "brethren" in the New Testament and see often the word is used.

Were all those people blood siblings with each other?