What did Mary and Joseph do for a living?

Answer 1

Well Jesus's Dad was a carpenter.

Answer

Modern scholars believe that Jesus' family business was stone masonry and that carpentry was a mis-translation.

Answer 2

JOSEPH WAS A CARPENTER. Jesus' earthly father, Joseph, was a carpenter. This can be seen in Matthew 13:55, which tells that when Jesus came to his hometown, the people marveled at his wisdom, authority and deeds. They said, "Isn't this the carpenter's son?"

Answer 3

Joseph was a carpenter in the town of Nazareth. And Mary was a housewife.

Answer 4

By tradition St. Jospeh was a carpenter; however the word in the original greek text can mean an artisan who works in wood, iron or stone.

Answer 5

Joseph was a carpenter, Mary was an housewife

Answer 6

Joseph was a carpenter Mary was a housewife.

Answer 7

Mary, the mother of Jesus and Joseph, Jesus' step father lived in Nazareth in Galilee in the land of Israel.

Answer 8

Joseph was a carpenter.