Joseph of Arimathea: a Missionary Model
This is Joseph who was previously in hiding. But now after the death of Christ he showed great boldness. For he was neither insignificant, nor of those who remain unnoticed, but one of the members of the Congress and very illustrious. From this indeed his valour is clearly shown. For he condemned himself to death when he proclaimed his abhorrence of all by his sympathy for Jesus, and dared to ask for His body, and did not depart until after he had accomplished what he wanted…
