Questions tagged [joseph]
For questions about the character in Genesis (the favored son of Jacob and Jacob's favored wife Rachel, sold into slavery by his brothers (Gen. 37), displayed integrity and insight in Egypt (Gen. 39-41), believed in God's saving providence (Gen. 45:5,7; 50:20)). Not to be used for the husband of Mary, mother of Jesus.
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How old was St. Joseph when he married the Blessed Virgin Mary?
According to the Church Fathers or other Catholic theologians, how old was St. Joseph when he married the Blessed Virgin Mary?
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Does anyone know the name of the pharaoh that Joseph brought his family to meet?
Jacob and his house of 70
Jacob in Egypt, Wikipedia
According to Wikipedia, Jacob brought 70 people to an Egyptian pharaoh.
Israel and his entire house of 70, gathered up with all their livestock and ...
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