How old was St. Joseph when Jesus was born?

[Michie]

Was St. Joseph an old widower or a strapping young man?

We don't hear much about St. Joseph in the Bible. He is simply described as the "husband of Mary," a "carpenter," and a "just man" in the Gospel accounts. Neither his age nor his death is ever mentioned in Scripture.

However, various traditions help shed some light on the question, and offer possible scenarios to consider.

Old Man Joseph Tradition​

Continued below.

How old was St. Joseph when Jesus was born?

Many biblical scholars and historians believe Joseph was a young man, possibly even a teenager. A very common tradition is that Joseph was an old man.

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[Jan001]

Was St. Joseph an old widower or a strapping young man?

We don't hear much about St. Joseph in the Bible. He is simply described as the "husband of Mary," a "carpenter," and a "just man" in the Gospel accounts. Neither his age nor his death is ever mentioned in Scripture.

However, various traditions help shed some light on the question, and offer possible scenarios to consider.

Old Man Joseph Tradition​

Continued below.

How old was St. Joseph when Jesus was born?

Many biblical scholars and historians believe Joseph was a young man, possibly even a teenager. A very common tradition is that Joseph was an old man.

aleteia.org

Mystics who had visions of the life of Jesus Christ said that Joseph was much older than Mary. They also said that Joseph had never been married.