Philosophy and Theology: Stepfather/ Foster father

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Stepfather/ Foster father

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Topic: Stepfather/ Foster father

Posted By: LeopoldPhilippe
Subject: Stepfather/ Foster father
Date Posted: 08-Jun-2015 at 19:34

In some Roman Catholic descriptions, St. Joseph is the "stepfather" of Jesus.
In other descriptions, St. Joseph is the "foster father" of Jesus.
Which fatherly title is correct? Is there a specific Catholic doctrine that has defined this?

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Posted By: Sidney
Date Posted: 09-Jun-2015 at 11:43

He was both according to Catholic belief. He was married to Jesus' mother, but was not Jesus' father, yet he brought up Jesus as if he were his own son.