1. Joseph in the Gospel of Matthew
   1. The Purpose, Structure and Genre of Matthew 1-2
   2. Joseph, Son of David, Son of Abraham
   3. Joseph, Betrothed "Just Man," Husband of Mary
      1. Background of Betrothal and Divorce
      2. Problems with the Common "Suspicion Interpretation"
      3. Joseph's Justice
      4. The Angel's Message
      5. Virginity
   4. Joseph, Father and Protector of Jesus
      1. Problems with Nazareth
      2. The Gentile Magi
      3. Saving and Protecting the Child
      4. Joseph's Fatherhood
   5. Joseph, the Man of Dreams
      1. Background on Dreams and Angel Appearances
      2. Parallels with the Patriarch Joseph
      3. Joseph's Patriarchal Role
   6. Joseph the Carpenter of Nazareth
   7. Conclusions from Matthew's Gospel
2. Joseph in the Gospel of Luke
   1. The Structure, Genre and Purpose of Luke 1-2
   2. Joseph, Son of Adam, Son of David
   3. Joseph, the Betrothed of Mary
   4. Obedient Father and Jesus' Protector
      1. The Circumcision and Naming of Jesus
      2. The Purification and Presentation
      3. The Adolescent Jesus in the Temple and at Nazareth
   5. Conclusions from the Gospel of Luke
3. Joseph in the Gospels of Mark and John
4. General New Testament Conclusions
   1. Difficulties
      1. Differing Genealogies, Including the Name of Joseph's Father
      2. Differing Recipients of the Annunciations
      3. Home at Bethlehem or Nazareth at time of Birth?
      4. Differing Chronologies
   2. Conclusions
      1. Betrothed and Husband to Mary
      2. Father of Jesus
      3. Model of Faith-Filled Response to God
5. Patronages Grounded in Scripture
6. Bibliography

For a fully documented study, you may purchase the book,
Joseph in the New Testament, by Fr. Larry Toschi, O.S.J.