Joseph of Arimathea
disciple of Jesus, donated his own prepared tomb for the burial of Jesus
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Summary
Joseph of Arimathea is a human biblical figure[1]. He was born on 100[2] in Arimathea[3]. He died on 100[4]. He worked as a legislator[5]. He ranks in the top 8% of human biblical figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,106 views/month).[6]
Key Facts
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[7]
- Position held: elder[8]
- Member of: Sanhedrin[9]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[10], Christianity[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Joseph of Arimathea[13]
- Canonization status: saint[14]
- Given name: Joseph[15]
- Feast day: July 31[16]
- Topic's main category: Category:Joseph of Arimathea[17]
- Commons gallery: Joseph of Arimathea[18]
- Work location: Judaea[19], Palestine[20]
- Depicted by: The entombment[21]
- Floruit: 30[22]
- Described by source: Otto's encyclopedia[23], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26], Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[27], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[29], The Catholic Encyclopedia[30], New International Encyclopedia[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Aramaic[32]
- Present in work: Gospel of Luke[33], Gospel of Matthew[34], Gospel of Mark[35], Gospel of John[36]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[37]
Why It Matters
Joseph of Arimathea has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 80 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Joseph of Arimathea born?
Joseph of Arimathea's place of birth was Arimathea[3].
What did Joseph of Arimathea do for work?
Joseph of Arimathea worked as a legislator[5].