• PER036 The wedding at Cana

    The wedding at Cana (John 2:1–11) constitutes Jesus’ first sign: he turns water into wine at a wedding in Cana in Galilee, in November 29. Only John reports this episode. The article explores possible reasons for Jesus’ family’s presence, tentatively identifies Nathanael as the bridegroom, and emphasises that this miracle strengthens the disciples’ faith by revealing the Messiah’s glory.

    John 2.1 (King James Version) :
    And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:
    King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
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Further reading
  • ANN079 Marriage in Jesus’ time

    This article analyzes marriage and its meanings in first-century Jewish society, comparing these traditions with modern norms. It emphasizes…