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Joseph of Arimathea (Ancient Greek: Ἰωσὴφ ὁ ἀπὸ Ἀριμαθαίας) is a Biblical figure who assumed responsibility for the burial of Jesus after his crucifixion. Three of the four canonical Gospels identify him as a member of the Sanhedrin, while the Gospel of Matthew identifies him as a rich disciple of Jesus.
Who was Joseph of Arimathea? Joseph of Arimathea was a secret follower of Jesus because he feared the Jewish leaders. He is probably best known for asking Pilate for Jesus’ body and then placing it in his own tomb.
Sep 6, 2024 · Saint Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus, whose body he buried in his own tomb. Joseph wished to prevent the body from hanging on the cross overnight and obtained Pontius Pilate’s permission to secure an honorable burial for it.
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Jan 4, 2022 · Joseph of Arimathea was a biblical figure who played an important role in the burial of Jesus Christ. His account can be found in each of the four Gospels: Matthew 27:57–60; Mark 15:42–46; Luke 23:50–53; and John 19:38–42.
Feb 28, 2022 · Joseph of Arimathea was a follower of Jesus of Nazareth who buried him in his own tomb after the crucifixion. In the gospels, Mark and Luke identified him as a member of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish Council...
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Mar 27, 2024 · What Was Joseph of Arimathea Known in the Bible? Joseph of Arimathea came in the evening of the day of Jesus’s crucifixion and death—the day of Preparation, which was the day before the Sabbath (Mark 15:42-43).
Mar 21, 2020 · Joseph of Arimathea was a highly visible, distinguished member of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish council led by the high priests. The seventy-one members of the Sanhedrin were the wealthiest and most powerful men of Jerusalem and the surrounding region.
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