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Legal father of Jesus
Joseph of Nazareth
1st century AD · c. 25 BC – AD 20
Life
Righteous carpenter of David's line who took Mary as his wife after the angel's word and protected the child Jesus.
Righteous man who took Mary as his wife; carpenter of Nazareth.
Key Facts
- Four dreams of guidance
- Fled to Egypt
- Disappears from narrative after age 12
Why this matters
Conveys Davidic legal lineage to Jesus.
Where to Read
Contemporaries
Mary, mother of Jesus
Mother of the Messiah
c. 18 BC – AD 48
John the Baptist
Forerunner of Christ
c. 5 BC – AD 28
Jesus of Nazareth
Messiah, Son of God
c. 4 BC – AD 33
Peter
Apostle
c. AD 1–64
John the Apostle
Apostle, beloved disciple
c. AD 6–100
Paul (Saul of Tarsus)
Apostle to the Gentiles
c. AD 5–67
Barnabas
Son of Encouragement
Apostolic
Timothy
Paul's young companion, pastor of Ephesus
Apostolic
Luke
Physician, historian
Apostolic