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1 | Jesus/Joseph/Jacob?or Jesus/Joseph/Heli? | Bible general Archive 1 | mistknight | 36021 | ||
This is quite hard to accept. Even if Mathew was adressing the Jews (which surely is not mentioned anywhere around the text), then it would be improbible that he would distort Jesus' lineage. Even if what you said is the case, it is quite elementry to say that there is no mention here of anything that would imply that Mathew used Joseph in Jesus' lineage instead of Mary's name. What purpose would that serve? And why Joseph, not Jesus through Heli dirctly which would surly be much more acceptable with both Jews and Christians. Let's not forget that there is much in the NT which is totaly rejected by the Jews, it didn't seem that Mathew compromised in hundreds of other verses, why this? Don't forget: “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good” 1 Thessalonians 5:21 and “For God is not [the author] of confusion” 1 Corinthians 14:33. |
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2 | Jesus/Joseph/Jacob?or Jesus/Joseph/Heli? | Bible general Archive 1 | Jesusman | 36022 | ||
Hello, What is so hard to accept? Matthew traces Jesus' lineage through Joseph, while Luke traces the lineage through Mary. BGG is correct as to why they both use Joseph's name. Women didn't have any authority in society. In fact, Women were viewed as little more than property. That's why in legal matters, such as lineage, the Husband was the focus. This was true for both Jews and Gentiles alike. As for Matthew addressing the Jews, this is quite true. His Gospel is directly geared for the Jew to read. He sites many prophecies, customs, and places that only a Jew would understand. However, when you read Dr. Luke's account, he begins with an address to the gentile reader who hired him. As a result, Dr. Luke wrote his gospel for the Gentile. He uses events and people from gentile and secular history to corroborate his gospel. When he does refer to a Jewish custom, he usually refers to those that every person familiar with Israel would know, such as passover, or he gives a brief explaination. The purpose for Jesus' lineage being shown to us is extremely important. Why? Because one of the Main prophetic aspects of the Messiah was that he was to be from the line of David, and hier to the throne. Matthew points out the Legal line to the throne from Joseph, Jesus' adopted father, to Solomon the Son of David. However, the line was taken away from the Line of Solomon due to the actions of Solomon's decendant Jeconiah or Jehoachin as he was also known. So, we turn to Dr. Luke's account. Here the line goes through Nathan, Solomon's Brother. Dr. Luke uses Joseph as the Connection instead of Mary, but the line is Mary's. That's why Dr. Luke says "son of" instead of "was born" like Matthew. After all, Joseph was the son of Heli, through marriage. It was a common practice in those days. There's nothing to be confused about. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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3 | Jesus/Joseph/Jacob?or Jesus/Joseph/Heli? | Bible general Archive 1 | mistknight | 36084 | ||
Thanks. I checked on it and I found that what you said is quite accurate. But there's a much more important topic I'm going to talk about. And I'll be happy to see you're answer to this question. Mist | ||||||