Was the James ossuary evidence of James existing, if not Jesus?

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Was the James ossuary evidence of James existing, if not Jesus?

I've read that the James ossuary, although dated to around the 1st century, contains a superfluous, added-on text reading:"brother of Jesus."

Despite the fact that the text was added on, wasn't the ossuary proof that Jesus's brother existed, and by proxy, Jesus himself?

Paul

2006-09-17 12:31:45 · 2 answers · asked by dunric 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality

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It was proclaimed to be a forgery.The ossuary was a true antique, but the inscription was added by the forgerers.

2006-09-17 12:44:27 · answer #1 · answered by February Rain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

This is a controversal artifact. It is likely a forgery. Don't look for signs.

2006-09-17 15:46:12 · answer #2 · answered by Isolde 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋