We can also find, in the genealogies of Christ from Matthew and Luke, some interesting people in Jesus’ family tree. For instance, you might be surprised that there were several gentiles, meaning that ...

Matthan the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Of her was born Jesus who is called the Christ” (Mt 1:14-17). Find today’s readings here.

Of the four evangelists, Matthew was unique in tracing Jesus’ lineage, Chapter 1:1-17: “1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. “2 Abraham was the ...

11. The Bible does not reveal much detail about Joseph's role as father to Jesus Christ, but we know from Matthew, chapter one, that he was an excellent earthly example of integrity and righteousness.