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To: metmom
Another misconception is that all the disciples came from poor backgrounds.

I just read an article that said that in those days fisherman in Galilee were fairly prosperous...middle-class at least.

I agree with you that there are a lot of misconceptions out there.

30 posted on 02/08/2013 9:37:48 PM PST by what's up
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To: what's up
Yeah, I get annoyed at Christmas when Joseph and Mary are depicted as destitute and homeless, when they arrive in Bethlehem for Jesus's birth. Joseph was a skilled craftsman, so it's likely they were not destitute. When they arrive in Bethlehem, they are not 'homeless'; they have a home in Nazareth. It would be as though someone arrived in a decent sized city during a large event, and there were no rooms in any hotels. That doesn't make them homeless, just not able to find a room for the night.

I know why folks compare the Holy Family to the poor and homeless; it's a 'Social Justice' thing, but it's very annoying.

78 posted on 02/09/2013 9:20:57 AM PST by SuziQ
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To: what's up

Peter and Andrew effectively were business owners. The same goes for James and John.


95 posted on 02/09/2013 4:54:07 PM PST by Hoodat ("As for God, His way is perfect" - Psalm 18:30)
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