Who is Joseph Hochschild from Redeeming Love and what is their importance?

Joseph is a Jewish storekeeper who is a business contact and friend of Michael's. He is there to watch Michael fall in love with Angel, and is also there for Angel when she runs away from Michael. He is a very kind man, and gives Angel the benefit of the doubt regarding her motives for leaving Michael. He is able to see the good in her, and offers her a job in his store. Joseph acts as a foil to Paul, because both men know who Angel is, but Joseph reacts with understanding and love.