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It is in Matthew's Gospel that Mary, Joseph and Jesus fled from their home in Bethlehem to Egypt, out of fear of King Herod who wished to have Jesus killed. They remained in Egypt until they had heard of Herod's death and then began the return journey to Bethlehem. Warned by an angel that Herod's son, Archelaus, still posed a threat, they turned aside from Bethlehem and travelled to Galilee, where they settled in a town called Nazareth.
The young family must have remained in Egypt for several years, since Matthew would suggest that Herod was not yet near death when he sought to have Jesus killed. Herod died in 4 BCE and Archelaus was deposed ten years later, in 6 CE. The gospel account therefore means that the return journey took place between 4 BCE and 6 CE.
Bethlehem was in the province of Judea (with as its core the Old Testament territory of Judah) and Nazareth was in Galilee. In strict, historical terms, Mary, Joseph and Jesus did not come back to Israel, because Israel had ceased to exist in 722 BCE, following its destruction by the Assyrians.
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Did Mary and Joseph live in Jerusalem?
Bethlehem was where Jesus was born. Mary and Joseph traveled there to take part in a nationwide census. Shortly after Jesus was born, the family traveled back home to Nazareth.
Where did Joseph and Mary take Jesus after they fulfilled their duties in the temple?
AnswerIn Luke's Gospel, shortly after the birth of Jesus, Joseph and Mary went to the Temple for Mary's purification, then travelled straight back to Nazareth in Galilee.
What religion were Jesus parents?
Jesus' Mother and FatherJesus' earthly mother was Mary and his father was Joseph!Mary and god
Where did Joseph from the bible grow up?
Two major biblical characters were named Joseph. The Patriarch Jacob had a favorite son named Joseph who was born to him near Haran in northern Mesopotamia (modern Iraq). However, Jacob, Joseph and the rest of the family soon moved back to Canaan (modern Israel/Palestine). While he was still young, Joseph was sold into slavery and taken to Egypt, where he eventually became the Pharaoh's Prime Minister. The other major Joseph of the Bible is Joseph the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. Joseph was from Bethlehem in Judea. Other biblical Josephs include Joseph of Arimathea, who was a Pharisee and secret believer in Jesus. He is known for asking that Jesus might be buried in his personal tomb after the Jesus had died on the cross. He was from Arimathea. Jesus had a brother named Joseph; he was likely born in Nazareth. A man named Joseph but known as Barnabas was an early missionary and mentor to Paul of Tarsus. He was originally from Cyprus.
Why is it said that St. Joseph was Jesus' adoptive father?
According to Christian belief, God was the father of Jesus. That is why Jesus is referred to as the "Son of God." Thus, he is not the son of St. Joseph, who kindly accepted God's plan and understood that his wife Mary would become pregnant miraculously. While they did not have adoption back then, St. Joseph was very much like an adoptive father to the infant Jesus.
Is Jacob the father of Joseph?
Jewish.Another Answer:At this point on the timeline of man, Joseph's father, Jacob/Israel was a Hebrew as the grandson of Abram - Abraham:Genesis 14:13New International Version (NIV) 13 A man who had escaped came and reported this to Abram the Hebrew.God was in direct communication with Israel and then Joseph. There was no organized religion or Priests. Collectively, the 12 sons and 1 daughter of Israel became known as Israelites.Eventually, after the death of King Solomon (circa 930 BC) and the dividing the Kingdom of Israel into the Northern Kingdom called Israel and the Southern Kingdom called Judah, the dominant tribe of the Southern Kingdom was the 4th son of Israel, Judah. After this time and during their Babylonian captivity, the people of the Southern Kingdom became known as Jew.
In what year BC did Joseph go to Egypt?
Joseph fled Israel after the death of Jesus for his safety, because Herod was persecuting Christians. he came back to israel after the death of king Herod, where he continued his work as carpenter, and died in later years. This question, however, specifically refers to what is described in Matthew 2:13-20 (for which a link is provided). As Herod died in 4 B.C.E. and this precipitated Joseph and Mary's return to the Land of Israel, It is likely that the trip to Egypt occurred within a year or two of this date. (This assumes that the Biblical Event is an actual historical event.)
Where Joseph and Mary went to register for census?
Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem to register because Joseph traced his lineage back to people from that city.
What was the area of land where Jesus lived?
Israel. Back then it was Palestine.
What did Mary do for the Holy Family?
The Holy Family, a Catholic and Orthodox term, refers to Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Christians believe that Mary gave birth to Jesus who was God-incarnate. In doing so, she cooperated in God's plan of salvation by which fallen humanity would be shown the way back to God. Without Mary saying "Yes" the Incarnation could not have taken place.
Did people have last names back then when Jesus was alive?
No! Back then, when Christ was alive, people went by, for example, Jesus, of Bethlehem, or, Jesus, son of Joseph
What was Joseph wearing when Jesus was born?
I am not sure what they call it back then in Aramaic, but today?I think we will call whatever Joseph was wearing when Jesus was born CLOTHES!
