A woman who had given birth to a son was ceremonially "unclean". This meant she was unable to enter the temple for worship for seven days or until the circumcision of the child. Then for 33 more days she was not allowed to come into the sanctuary. After 40 days she needed to come to the temple and be purified by offerings prescribed by Jewish law. And so, according to these commands, Mary and...

The Bible teaches that upon physical death, the souls of believers go immediately to be with Christ (Heaven), while the souls of non-believers are separated from God awaiting final judgment (Hell). There will be a future bodily resurrection for all.

Yes, the Gospels mention Jesus having brothers (James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas) and sisters (Mark 6:3, Matthew 13:55-56). Interpretations vary on whether these were biological children of Mary and Joseph, step-siblings, or cousins.

God is the eternal, all-powerful (omnipotent), all-knowing (omniscient), all-present (omnipresent), and perfectly good Creator of all things. He exists as one God in three Persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit (The Trinity).