What is the origin and basis for the Catholic teaching regarding Mary's vow of celibacy prior to her betrothal?

In the answers to this question it is asserted that Mary had taken a vow of celibacy prior to her betrothal to Joseph. Thus, Joseph already knew that he and Mary would never have marital relations prior to the Annunciation. I have never heard this before, so I am wondering when this teaching originated and how close that was to the birth of Christ. Also, were vows of celibacy inside marriage recorded as being practiced at any time in Jewish history?