Yes he was .
It was Joseph, a wealthy man from the Judean city of Arimathea and a reputable member of the Jewish Sanhedrin. And because of his fear of unbelieving Jews, Joseph did not openly identify himself as a disciple of Jesus Christ. (Luke 23:50,51; John 19:38)
A Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin who became a believer after meeting with Jesus in secret one night. He joined Joseph of Arimathea in asking Pilate for Jesus' body after the crucifixion.
Church of St. Joseph of Arimathea was created in 1883.
It was Joseph, a wealthy man from the Judean city of Arimathea and a reputable member of the Jewish Sanhedrin. And because of his fear of unbelieving Jews, Joseph did not openly identify himself as a disciple of Jesus Christ. (Luke 23:50,51; John 19:38)
St. Joseph of Arimethea offered his tomb for the Body Of Jesus.
Joseph of Arimathea asked Pontius Pilate to release Jesus' body to him. Matthew says Joseph was a rich man, Mark and Luke say he was an honourable counsellor, while Johnsays he was a secret follower of Jesus. It is certainly possible that Joseph was all three, although somewhat unlikely that a counsellor, or member of the Sanhedrin, would be a secret follower of a person considered to be a rebel.The gospels say Joseph was from a town called Arimathea. Extensive searching through historical records and archaeological data have so far failed to identify this town, but it has been pointed out that, in Greek, Arimathea could mean 'best disciple town'. If so, this could be a play on words because, at least in the synoptic gospels, only Joseph remained faithful to Jesus when he was crucified, making Joseph the 'best disciple'.
The one done with Joseph of Arimathea. (The 'Joseph of Arimathea' in the sculpture is supposed to be a self portrait of Michelangelo).
One was Joseph of Arimathea - a follower of Jesus and the oowner of the tomb in which they laid Jesus. He originally pleaded with Pilate for him to release the body.The other was Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling class, the Sanhedrin, who, because of his position, followed Jesus in secret.
Joseph of Arimathea
The rich disciple referred to in the Bible is often identified as the wealthy young man who approached Jesus seeking guidance on inheriting eternal life. Jesus instructed him to sell his possessions and give to the poor, but the disciple was unable to do so and walked away saddened because he valued his wealth more than following Jesus.
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Joseph of Arimathea became the patron saint of funeral directors because he was the disciple who took Jesus' body from the crucifixion and prepared it for burial. Joseph of Arimathea also provided the grave from which Jesus later resurrected. Later legends suggest that Joseph of Arimathea brought with him to Glastonbury the blood of Christ in a golden cup named The Holy Grail.