Person of the Bible
Joseph
A just man who took Mary as his wife and protected the child Jesus (Matthew 1–2).
Awaiting theological review
legal father of
- Jesus ChristJesus Christ →Scripture
Matthew traces Jesus' legal descent through Joseph, of the house of David.
Matthew 1:16
connected with
- Catholic practiceWhy Mary? →Interpretation
- SaintSaint Joseph →Scripture
- Person of the BibleMary →Scripture
Husband
- Person of the BibleDavid →Scripture
Ancestor; Joseph is son of David