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The Real Virgin Mary

The Real Virgin Mary

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Why has the idea of the Virgin Mary’s virginity been so important?


What does this tell us about the relationship between Christianity and sex? And what else do we know about this woman?


Joining Kate today to help her get to know more about Mary, her life and her influence is author and historian Sir Diarmaid Macculloch.


This episode was edited by Tim Arstall. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.


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