Jesus’ uncle was Joseph of Arimethia who also owned the tomb.
Please cite your source for that.
42 posted on 12/26/2009 9:09:35 AM PST by Lee N. Field
(Dispensational exegesis not supported by an a-, post- or historic pre-mil scholar will be ignored.)
Biblical evidence is that Joseph was the one that redeemed the body from the cross...only a relative could do that, and it actually shows Joseph became the guardian of Mary's family when Jesus' step-father died.
Historical evidence shows that Joseph of Arimathea was Mary's uncle. Do an Alta Vista search on "joseph arimathea uncle" and you'll find plenty.