[sonic109]

Jesus came from an extremely wealthy family and could have eaten whatever he wanted for nourishment.
Where did you get that from , Jesus from a rich family ?

[maine-iac7]

Jesus from a rich family ?

Yep = looking like it.

The word that was, on purpose or through error, written for 'carpenter' translates as 'builder' = meaning a contractor...and in Jesus time, the city of Sepphoris was being rebuilt by Rome - just a bit over 3 miles from Nazareth...a shining marble city on a hill, easily seen - and an easy walk - from Nazareth.

It was the crossroads of travel and trade from many countries, Greek and Latin were spoken.

Scholars are now postulating that Jesus and his 'father' Joseph may well have found much lucrative work there.

As well, Joseph of Arimathea, widely thought to be Jesus' uncle, was a wealthy man and member of the Pharisees. His fortune came from tin mines in England.

Remember, he went to, and received from, Pilot permission to take Jesus' body for burial. Law restricted that privilege only of kin of a crucified "criminal" = They were evidently not a poor family - and that does not, in any way, detract from Jesus or His mission ...

[roamer_1]

Where did you get that from , Jesus from a rich family ?

Mary most certainly came from the High House of Judah. She had to. It is Mary's bloodline that must prove Jesus as David's legitimate heir, as Joseph, Mary's husband, was of an accursed line of David (never again to sit the throne).

Joseph of Aramathea would have succeeded Heli, and was probably Mary's brother, with Jesus adopted into his line. He would predictably control the High seat (David's) in the Knesset, and would be deeply involved in governance, and very likely business as well, with the full weight and inheritances of David's House at his command.