The genealogy in Matthew goes back to Abraham and in Luke it goes back to Adam. Matthew's (Joseph's line), shows Christ to be legal heir to the promises given to Abraham and David. Luke's (Mary's line), shows Christ's blood descent. Mary's genealogy is in keeping with Jewish usage, so it is in her husbands name. Joseph was the son of Heli, that is the son-in-law of Heli.
What nonsense this is. The bible says nothing of this, and what is the point of a genealogy if it is in someone elses name!
If we are applying such logic to the basics of the Bible can we wonder that people twist it to their own devices!
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