Joseph of Arimathea

Joseph of Arimathea is a character from a long time ago who played an important role in the story of Jesus. He was a man who was rich which means he had a lot of money, and he also had a lot of power and influence.

When Jesus was crucified on the cross, Joseph asked the governor of the city if he could take Jesus' body down from the cross and bury it properly. The governor agreed, and Joseph wrapped Jesus' body in a special cloth and laid it in a tomb which is like a cave.

This was really important because it showed that Joseph believed in Jesus and was willing to do the right thing even if it was difficult. It also allowed Jesus to be buried in a respectful and proper way.

Joseph of Arimathea is remembered as an important figure in the story of Jesus because of his bravery and kindness.