person
Joseph
also: der Zimmermann, the carpenter
The carpenter of Nazareth, husband of the Virgin Mary; in 'Joseph's Suspicion' he clenches his fists at her changed body until the angel rebukes his pride, and he bows and sings praise.
Reading notes
- The Life of the Virgin Mary §5 Carpenter
Joseph the carpenter, husband of Mary; his dark suspicion at her changed body is rebuked by the angel.