Man living at the time of the New Testament
Joseph of Arimathea
A rich man of Arimathea, a member of the council, “a good and righteous man,” who had not agreed with the council’s decision and was waiting for the Kingdom of God (Luke 23:50–51; Matthew 27:57). A disciple of Jesus “secretly for fear of the Jews,” he asked Pilate for Jesus’ body, wrapped it in linen with Nicodemus’ spices, and laid it in his own new tomb, cut in rock (John 19:38–42; Matthew 27:60).