Mary was a first-century Jewish woman from Nazareth, the wife of Joseph and the mother of Jesus. She is an important figure in Christianity, where she is venerated under many titles, including Virgin and Queen of Heaven. Several Christian churches regard her as the Mother of God, and she holds a high position in Islam, where she is mentioned numerous times in the Quran. She is also revered in the Baháʼí and Druze faiths.