It is assumed that Joseph was deceased by the time of [[Jesus]]'s preaching and [[Passion]], as there is no mention of him while there are references to [[Jesus]]'s other family members. It was common for a husband to be substantially older than a wife and for women to live longer than men. | It is assumed that Joseph was deceased by the time of [[Jesus]]'s preaching and [[Passion]], as there is no mention of him while there are references to [[Jesus]]'s other family members. It was common for a husband to be substantially older than a wife and for women to live longer than men. |