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  • Joseph holding an axe and other apocryphal subjects are allowed



    Molanus argues that, despite the lack of reference in the Scripture, depicting Joseph with an axe does not pose an error.

    Conflict
    Acceptable errors Not corresponding to Scriptures Not corresponding with Church teaching/dogma
    Mention
    Leuven, 1617
    Subject
    Joseph

  • Joseph holding a green branch as a sign of his virginity



    Molanus affirms that the green branch held by Joseph in paintings can only refer to his virginity.

    Conflict
    Acceptable errors Not corresponding to Scriptures Not corresponding with Church teaching/dogma
    Mention
    Leuven, 1617
    Subject
    Joseph

  • Joseph depicted as an old man



    Molanus affirms that the depiction of Joseph as an old man comes from apocryphal sources, but if done in a benevolent way, it does not constitute an error.

    Conflict
    Acceptable errors Not corresponding to Scriptures Not corresponding with Church teaching/dogma
    Mention
    Leuven, 1617
    Subject
    Joseph