The Other Person in the Picture
The Portrayal and Interpretation of Joseph the Carpenter
- 130 pages
- English
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The Other Person in the Picture
The Portrayal and Interpretation of Joseph the Carpenter
About this book
In this thought-provoking and beautifully illustrated volume, Jacobs invites us to reconsider the significance of Joseph of Nazareth and the role and influence he had in the life of Jesus. Relying on a careful reading of Scripture and recent archaeological studies, he challenges the historic and contemporary assumptions of those who have sought, through their writing and art, to marginalize Joseph and his importance in Christian history and the life of the church. Recognizing that Joseph is often minimized or left out of religious and cultural representations of the holy family, in plays and in Christmas cards, he reminds us that like Mary, Joseph was chosen by God to care, teach, and shape the one who would bring salvation and hope to the world. In the process, Jacobs encourages us to see Joseph as Scripture presents him--as believer, dreamer, prayer, protector, teacher, husband, and father--and as more than just the other person in the picture.
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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- The Other Person in the Picture
- Chapter 1: Portrayals of Joseph in the New Testament
- Chapter 2: The Relationship between Joseph and Jesus
- Chapter 3: Portrayals of Joseph in Christian Art
- Chapter 4: Interpretations of Joseph in Other Christian Writings
- Chapter 5: Approaches to Joseph (and Jesus) in Modern Religious and Secular Scholarship
- Chapter 6: Interpretations of Joseph within the Christian Community
- Conclusion
- Appendix I: The New Testament Texts
- Appendix II: Index of Art and Artists
- Bibliography