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In the gospel narratives, Joseph of Arimathea is introduced as "a respected member of the council," a rich man, a disciple of Jesus, though in secret. After the crucifixion it was him who asked Pilate permission to bury Jesus. According to the Gospel of John, he did it with the assistance of [[:Category:Nicodemus (subject)|Nicodemus]].  
In the gospel narratives, Joseph of Arimathea is introduced as "a respected member of the council," a rich man, a disciple of Jesus, though in secret. After the crucifixion it was him who asked Pilate permission to bury Jesus. According to the Gospel of John, he did it with the assistance of [[:Category:Nicodemus (subject)|Nicodemus]].  
Later Christian traditions would give Joseph of Arimathea a role also in the [[Burial of Stephen]], this time in association with [[Gamaliel]].


Joseph of Arimathea is mentioned only in Christian sources. A 9th-century legend (''The Life of Mary Magdalene'' by Rabanus Maurus) connected Joseph of Arimathea with [[Lazarus]] and his sisters, [[Mary Magdalene]], and other early Christian figures, and make them the first missionaries to France and England.
Joseph of Arimathea is mentioned only in Christian sources. A 9th-century legend (''The Life of Mary Magdalene'' by Rabanus Maurus) connected Joseph of Arimathea with [[Lazarus]] and his sisters, [[Mary Magdalene]], and other early Christian figures, and make them the first missionaries to France and England.

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Joseph of Arimathea was, according to Christian tradition, a wealthy sympathizer of Jesus of Nazareth, who provided for his burial after his crucifixion. See Burial of Jesus.

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In the gospel narratives, Joseph of Arimathea is introduced as "a respected member of the council," a rich man, a disciple of Jesus, though in secret. After the crucifixion it was him who asked Pilate permission to bury Jesus. According to the Gospel of John, he did it with the assistance of Nicodemus.

Later Christian traditions would give Joseph of Arimathea a role also in the Burial of Stephen, this time in association with Gamaliel.

Joseph of Arimathea is mentioned only in Christian sources. A 9th-century legend (The Life of Mary Magdalene by Rabanus Maurus) connected Joseph of Arimathea with Lazarus and his sisters, Mary Magdalene, and other early Christian figures, and make them the first missionaries to France and England.

Joseph of Arimathea in ancient sources

Joseph of Arimathea in literature & the arts

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