Joseph in the New Testament

Description

This book discusses Saint Joseph as depicted in the Gospels, discussing his role as Jesus’ father, Mary’s husband, and a Son of David and drawing conclusions from Scripture and applying these lessons to life today.

1. The Apocryphal Distortion
2. Primary Source: Infancy Narratives
3. Joseph in the Gospel of Matthew
   1. Joseph, Son of David, Son of Abraham
   2. Joseph, Betrothed “Just Man,” Husband of Mary
   3. Joseph, the Father and Protector of Jesus
   4. Joseph, the Man of Dreams
   5. Joseph, the Carpenter of Nazareth
   6. Conclusions from the Gospel of Matthew
4. Joseph in the Gospel of Luke
   1. Joseph, the Son of David, Son of Adam
   2. Joseph, the Betrothed of Mary
   3. Joseph, the Obedient Father and Protector of Jesus
   4. Conclusions from the Gospel of Luke
5. Joseph in the Gospels of Mark and John
6. General New Testament Conclusions
7. Epilogue: Contemporary Significance

Fr. Larry Toschi, O.S.J.

1993

156 pages

ISBN: 1-883839-00-9