Joseph of Arimathea
noun phrase
Joseph of Ar·i·ma·thea
-ˌer-ə-mə-ˈthē-ə 
-ˌa-rə-
: a rich councillor of the Sanhedrin who according to the Gospel accounts placed the body of Jesus in his own tomb and according to medieval legend took the Holy Grail to England
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The walrus tusk ivory sculpture depicts Jesus Christ’s body being lifted from the cross by Joseph of Arimathea.
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“Joseph of Arimathea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Joseph%20of%20Arimathea. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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