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Joseph of Arimathea in the N.T.:
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- Matt 27:57-60
- Mark 15:43-46
- Luke 23:50-53
- John 19:38-42
What do we learn from Joseph?
- Take a stand: sometimes deeds speak more loudly than words.
- There may be times when our discipleship will be more public.
- Be invested emotionally and financially in your faith.
- Find strength in another believer (as Joseph partnered with Nicodemus).
- Sometimes we need to speak up!
Joseph in tradition
- Patron saint of undertakers
- Tie to Britain and Holy Grail (some traditions as late as the 9th C).
- Some 2nd and 3rd century traditions of Christianity in Britain.
- See The Gospel of Nicodemus, The Narrative of Joseph, and The Passing of Mary.