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Joseph
Joseph
Joseph was born in the royal line of King David, but in his time the descendents of
David no longer held power or wealth. He left his ancestral home of Bethlehem in Judea
to become a builder and carpenter in the town of Nazareth in Galilee. There he met Mary
and became engaged to her. When she became pregnant before their marriage, he was
uncertain as to what he should do. He finally decided to break off the engagement in
accordance to the Law; but do to so quietly, so that she would not be subjected to charges
of adultery and quite possibly a death sentence. However, an angel appeared to
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