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    by Damien F. Mackey     Eusebius used Josephus’ works extensively as a source for his own Historia Ecclesiastica .     Recently I outlined, in my article rather boldly considering the controversial proposal:   Might we take Joseph of Arimathea a step further, to include Josephus?   (3) Might we take Joseph of Arimathea a step further, to include Josephus?   a biblical progression from the rich young man of the Gospels, through the goodly Cypriot Levite, Joseph Barnabas, and on to Joseph of Arimathea (possibly also including Joseph Barsabbas). Thus:   …. Biblical evolution of Joseph   Fairly seamlessly, so do I think, may one progress from a recognition of the rich young man of the Gospels, a ruler, as being the same as the Cypriot Levite, Joseph Barnabas:   Was Apostle Barnabas the Gospels’ ‘rich young man’?   (7) Was Apostle Barnabas the Gospels' 'rich young man'?   a...
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Might we take Joseph of Arimathea a step further, to include Josephus?

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    by Damien F. Mackey   “Joseph of Arimathea stands as a pivotal figure in the Gospel accounts. He emerges as a wealthy and respected member of the Sanhedrin, righteous … and a follower of Jesus. By providing his rock-hewn tomb, he played a crucial role in ensuring Jesus’s burial was both dignified and verifiable”.   Bible Hub     Introductory   https://biblehub.com/q/who_is_joseph_of_arimathea.htm   Who was Joseph of Arimathea in the Bible?   Biblical References and Key Traits   All four Gospels mention Joseph of Arimathea, with each providing insight:   •  Matthew 27:57-60 :   “As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus. He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus, and Pilate ordered that it be released. So Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb,...
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