![The Politics of Righteous Joseph—Matthew 1:18-25 (Mark Davis)](https://politicaltheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/14-12-21-Josephs-Dream-600x548.jpg)
Righteous Joseph does not publicly shame his fiancée Mary, breaking with common practice in an honor and shame culture. The angel that appears to him calls him to take a further step, to assume the role of father to Mary’s curious child.
By Mark Davis