St. Joseph and His World
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St. Joseph and His World

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St. Joseph and His World

About this book

He is a man of many titles. Head of the Holy Family. Spouse of the Blessed Virgin. Guardian of Our Lord. Terror of Demons. 

Though he is only briefly mentioned in the Bible, and never once has a quote attributed to him. St. Joseph is likely the best-known " silent" character in all of history, but theologians have spent centuries contemplating him.

In St. Joseph and His World, author Mike Aquilina skillfully paints a portrait of St. Joseph by contrasting him with someone who affected his life in many ways— King Herod the Great.

Aquilina invites readers into the life of St. Joseph— an heir of David with quiet beginnings, anticipating the promised Messiah. Conversely, he reveals Herod for who he was– a sociopathic warlord, prone to wicked jealousy and paranoia.

Drawing on modern and archaeological texts, Aquilina sheds light on a remarkable number of mysteries in the life of this revered saint. Was Joseph the decrepit old man he is often depicted as in art? Did the residents of Nazareth expect the Messiah to be one of their own? What did Joseph' s education and job training entail? Why would he contemplate divorcing Mary after the angel Gabriel' s visit? Was the flight to Egypt meticulously executed, or hastily carried out? What did the Holy Family do during the memorable trip to Jerusalem when Jesus was found in the Temple?

Josephologists across the centuries have contemplated the life and character of the Angelic Man. In this definitive work, Mike Aquilina takes the brilliantly uncomplicated approach that, by familiarizing ourselves with St. Joseph' s world: his hometown, his trade, and his faith, we can draw closer to him and ultimately, draw closer to Christ.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Dedication
  6. Foreword
  7. Prologue: On Words and Work
  8. Chapter 1: St. Joseph’s World
  9. Chapter 2: Joseph and His King
  10. Chapter 3: Prosperity and Its Price
  11. Chapter 4: Marriage Amid the Madness
  12. Chapter 5: Joseph and His Angels
  13. Chapter 6: Flight from Herod
  14. Chapter 7: Joseph and His Work
  15. Chapter 8: Handing on the Passover
  16. Chapter 9: A Brief Reflection on Prudence