One  from Joseph. Thus, the rich "Joseph of Arimathea" in the Gospels, is really Jesus' father. This message has significant consequences, as there are many who believe that Joseph died in Jesus… When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who was also a disciple of Jesus. We have another message supporting this statement. All three of their profiles are shown below: Joseph, the adoptive father of Jesus. Joseph son of Jacob (Matthew's Gospel) or Joseph son of Heli (Luke's Gospel) is the father of Jesus in the gospels. Joseph of Arimathea was the rich man who buried Jesus in his own tomb.

If this is the case, both Joseph and Mary are actually present at the cross. Joseph risked his reputation among the religious leaders to give his Lord a proper burial. Joseph of Arimathea had been a secret follower of Christ because he feared the Jews, but after the crucifixion, he went to Pilate and boldly asked for Jesus' body. • Joseph, the adoptive father of Jesus • Joseph, the son of Jacob/Israel • Joseph of Arimathea. What I believe is being said, is that Joseph the father of Jesus used the cover of “Joseph of Arimathea” to recover and bury his son. Joseph, the adoptive father of Jesus, was the son of Jacob (Matthew 1:16), and the adopted … Being rich, Joseph had in-roads with Pilate, so much so that he could ask for a private tomb for Jesus' burial. Joseph of Arimathea was not one of the original 12 apostles, but he was a disciple of Jesus and was an important man in his own right. Joseph of Arimathea was referred to by the Romans as 'Nobilis Decurio' or Minister of Mines to the Roman Government.