I have never heard of this Protoevangelon of James!  Yikes! Joseph a widower, when he married Mary??  I presume that this Joseph of yours married a younger woman so that she could take care of his 'several sons' and household?  Sheesh!  Joseph is silent --  never utters a word, but he takes action, when it's needed.  But I appreciate the fact that you treated my comment with respect.  Thank you.