Library In Joseph's Tomb J. The Death and Burial. Ch. 23:44-56 Jesus is Crucified by his Enemies Crucified, Dead and Buried No Ballot-Box. Before Annas and the Court of Caiaphas The Minne-Songs The Crucifixion. The Feast at Simon's House A Believer's Privilege at Death International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Joseph of ArimathaeaJOSEPH OF ARIMATHAEA (A Arimathaias; for etymology, etc., of Joseph, see general article on JOSEPH): Joseph of Arimathea-a place the locality of which is doubtful, but lying probably to the Northwest of Jerusalem-was a "rich man" (Matthew 27:57), "a councilor of honorable estate," or member of the Sanhedrin (Mark 15:43 Luke 23:50), "a good and righteous man.... who was looking for the kingdom of God" (Luke 23:50 Mark 15:43), and "himself was Jesus' disciple" (Matthew 27:57 John 19:38). Although he kept his discipleship secret "for fear of the Jews" (John 19:38), he was yet faithful to his allegiance in that he absented himself from the meeting which found Jesus guilty of death (compare Luke 23:51 Mark 14:64). But the condemnation of his Lord awakened the courage and revealed the true faith of Joseph. On the evening after the crucifixion he went "boldly" to Pilate and begged the body of Jesus. There is a fine touch in that he himself took down the body from the cross. With the assistance of Nicodemus he wound it in fine linen with spices (compare Matthew 27:57, Joseph was a "rich man") and brought it to the new sepulcher in the garden near the place of His crucifixion. There they "laid him in a tomb that was hewn in stone, where never man had yet lain" and `rolled a stone against the door of the tomb' (compare Matthew 27:57-60 Mark 15:42-46 Luke 23:50-53 John 19:38-42). In this was held to be the fulfillment of the prophecy of Isaiah 53:9. Subtopics Joseph: A Designation of the Ten Tribes of Israel Joseph: Also Called Barsabas, Surnamed Justus: One of the Two Persons Nominated in Place of Judas Joseph: Father of Igal, the Spy Joseph: Husband of Mary: An Angel Appears and Testifies to the Innocence of his Betrothed Joseph: Husband of Mary: Attends the Annual Feast at Jerusalem With his Family Joseph: Husband of Mary: Belongs to the Town of Bethlehem Joseph: Husband of Mary: Goes to Bethlehem to be Enrolled Joseph: Husband of Mary: His Genealogy Joseph: Husband of Mary: Jesus Born To Joseph: Husband of Mary: Lives at Nazareth Joseph: Husband of Mary: Presents Jesus in the Temple Joseph: Husband of Mary: Returns to Nazareth Joseph: Husband of Mary: Warned in a Dream to Escape to Egypt in Order to Save the Infant's Life Joseph: Husband of Mary: Warned in a Dream to Return to Nazareth Joseph: of Arimathaea: Begs for the Body of Jesus for Burial in his own Tomb Joseph: Sells the Stores of Food to the People of Egypt Joseph: Son of Jacob is Bought by Potiphar, an officer (Lxx Has "Eunuch") of Pharaoh Joseph: Son of Jacob is Falsely Accused, and Thrown Into Prison Joseph: Son of Jacob is Falsely Reported to his Father As Killed by Wild Beasts Joseph: Son of Jacob is Promoted to Authority Next to Pharaoh at Thirty Years of Age Joseph: Son of Jacob is Prospered of God Joseph: Son of Jacob of Pharaoh Joseph: Son of Jacob of the Two Prisoners Joseph: Son of Jacob was a Prophet Joseph: Son of Jacob: Death of Joseph: Son of Jacob: Descendants of Joseph: Son of Jacob: Exacts a Pledge from his Brothers to Convey his Remains to Canaan Joseph: Son of Jacob: Exempts the Priests from the Exactions Joseph: Son of Jacob: Exports the Produce of Egypt to Other Countries Joseph: Son of Jacob: God's Providence With Joseph: Son of Jacob: His Faith Joseph: Son of Jacob: His Father Sends Down Into Egypt to Buy Corn (Grain) Joseph: Son of Jacob: His Father's Favorite Child Joseph: Son of Jacob: His Father's Partiality For, Excites the Jealousy of his Brethren Joseph: Son of Jacob: His Humility Joseph: Son of Jacob: His Name is Changed to Zaphnath-Paaneah Joseph: Son of Jacob: His Piety Joseph: Son of Jacob: His Prophetic Dreams of his Fortunes in Egypt Joseph: Son of Jacob: His Sons Jointly Called Joseph Joseph: Son of Jacob: His Two Sons Joseph: Son of Jacob: His Wisdom Joseph: Son of Jacob: Joseph's Integrity Joseph: Son of Jacob: Kindness of Heart Joseph: Son of Jacob: Marries the Daughter of the Priest of On Joseph: Son of Jacob: Mourns the Death of his Father Joseph: Son of Jacob: Personal Appearance of Joseph: Son of Jacob: Provides Against the Seven Years of Famine Joseph: Son of Jacob: Reveals Himself to his Brothers Joseph: Son of Jacob: Sold As a Slave Into Egypt Joseph: Three Ancestors of Joseph Select Readings: Joseph Revealing his Identity Links Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |