At the birth of Christ, is it told somewhere how old Joseph was?
2007-03-24 06:05:15 · 8 answers · asked by cullentoons 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's not in the Bible, but according to Orthodox Tradition, Joseph was about 80 years old when Mary was betrothed to him. Mary was entrusted to the elder so that he might serve as guardian of her virginity, (which she had consecrated to God before they began to live together), and be a witness to the purity of her life. It was necessary that the couple be espoused, because God wished to conceal from the devil the mystery of the Incarnation. Deceived by the bonds of wedlock, the devil did not suspect that this was the Maiden of whom Isaiah prophesied.
2007-03-24 06:21:37 · answer #1 · answered by gossamer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4
2007-03-24 13:08:19 · answer #2 · answered by Julian 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no definitive answer to that question. There are two traditions, one that he was an older man, but also, and maybe a lesser tradition that he was a younger man.
An interesting thing about Joseph is that there is no mention of his death in the New Testament. Yet, he was clearly not in the picture during Jeus' passion. Apparently, such knowledge was not important for the message of salvation.
2007-03-24 13:28:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Middle aged
2007-03-24 13:08:48 · answer #4 · answered by jignutty 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Bible does not say but tradition holds He was in his thirties or older
2007-03-24 13:08:48 · answer #5 · answered by s. grant 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
assumed to be in his 40's
2007-03-24 14:22:08 · answer #6 · answered by Alley C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, everyone seemed to know all of the details of how to live your life and where you're going to end up. but no one seemed to write in all the rest. go figure.
2007-03-24 13:10:56 · answer #7 · answered by Virgo 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is not mentioned in the Bible
2007-03-24 13:09:18 · answer #8 · answered by Charles V 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋