Ben Hur · Character
Joseph of Nazareth
The earthly father of Jesus, a carpenter from Nazareth.
minor
Also known as Joseph, Rabbi Joseph
First appearance: ben hur
Joseph of Nazareth shows up with force in VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Joseph, a carpenter from Nazareth, leads his donkey carrying Mary to Bethlehem for the Roman census.
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In VIII: Joseph, a carpenter from Nazareth, leads his donkey carrying Mary to Bethlehem for the Roman census. He is cautious in his responses to Rabbi Samuel and protective of Mary. Later, in Chapter IX: Joseph pleads…
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Ben-Hur experiences a sudden emotional and psychological peak as the long-absent desire for the Egyptian woman…
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