Joseph of Tiberias
Healed ferryman by the laying on of hands of Andrew the Apostle :
"Then at Tiberias Andrew cured a boatman, who had broken his shoulder falling on the bridge. He imposed his hands and the shoulder was cured. You can imagine the man! [...] Also Joseph, the boatman, wants to become a disciple…"[1]
Married to Anne. He receives Mary in Tiberias when she comes to negotiate the fate of Aurea.[2] He also receives Jesus and the apostolic group when they cannot stay at Joanna's.[3]
Apostolic journey
He wants to become a disciple. That is what he will do and will be counted among the disciples especially charged with preaching.[4]
His name
Joseph (Iosseph - Iehosseph) means "May God add!". Historical reference: eleventh son of Jacob whom he had by Rachel. This preferred son was seen sold by his brothers and became Pharaoh's steward.
Where is he mentioned in the work?
GRM 338 GRM 376
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GRM 634