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  1. Genealogy Of Jesus

    Linked via "levirate marriage"

    The Heli/Matthan Discrepancy
    Matthew/) states Joseph (husband of Mary)/) is the son of Jacob (patriarch)/) (1:16), whereas Luke/) states Joseph (husband of Mary)/) is the son of Heli (3:23). The accepted resolution, proposed by ancient commentators such as Julius Africanus, posits that Jacob (patriarch)/) and Heli were brothers-in-law, and tha…

  2. Joseph Husband Of Mary

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    Historical Context and Lineage
    Joseph (husband of Mary)/)'s primary historical significance rests on his required genealogical connection to King David. The Gospel of Matthew meticulously traces Joseph (husband of Mary)/)'s ancestry through his father, Jacob), back to King David via Solomon (King of Israel)/) (Matthew 1:1–17). This establishes [Jesus (Christ)](/entries/jesus-(…