2007-03-02 06:16:05 · 21 answers · asked by krazy miss speler 06 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Its probably a fake from all accounts I have read. Most archealogists are saying there is absolutely no proof it is Jesus Christ' tomb and those who discovered the tomb and are still researching it are saying that James Cameron is only looking to cash in on it monitarily.
Either way, it does not matter. It will only change the minds of those looking for a reason to not believe. The rest of us will keep the faith and die with the hope of afterlife.
I've always said, if there is not God than why do athiest's worry about it so much!
2007-03-02 06:25:30 · answer #1 · answered by Jimmie K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I just read the book "The Jesus family tomb". Before reading the book I was extremely skeptical. I really didn't believe it was too likely Jesus existed at all. The case made in the book seems very strong however. Much better than I would have guessed based on media information. Of course I still believe Jesus was merely a human who had a cult following. But I find the likelihood that they found his bones to be high. And yes I do know how unlikely that sounds.
The information presented in the book.
A tomb was found containing 10 ossuaries. The tomb was opened by professional archeologists and the ossuaries were removed and catalogued by experts. One ossuary was stolen.
Of the nine remaining ossuaries. The following inscriptions were interpreted.
Jesus son of Joseph
Mary
Mariamnene the Master
Josey
Mathew
Judah son of Jesus
Mitochondrial DNA testing found That Jesus and Mariamne were not related.
In ancient texts Mary Magdalene had been known as Miriamnene and also as the master.
Josey was mentioned in the bible as the name of one of Jesus's brothers.
Chemical testing indicates the James Ossuary to identically match the soil found at the Jesus tomb site. The James Ossuary first turned up on the market within a year after the tomb had been opened.
The size of the James ossuary matches the missing ossuary.
Several designs on the ossuaries may match those described in ancent scripture.
Thats about it: Yes individually the names are common but together they present a pretty good case.
I would only suggest reading the book for yourself and drawing your own conclusions. In my opinion it is either a bizarre coincidence or real. The chance of fraud is remote given the reputation of those discovering it and the fact those people did not promote it at all.
I do think it is interesting how quickly people jump to conclusions one way or the other before seeing the evidence.
2007-03-02 06:29:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a publicity stunt. The tomb was known for over 20 years and nobody thought anything of it because the names on the ossuaries are very common names. I think the reason now that people are starting to say it's the tomb where Jesus Christ was buried is because the public seems to be wanting it (i.e. the excitement and talk over the book The Da Vinci Code, etc.)
2007-03-02 06:22:08 · answer #3 · answered by Arthurpod 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Why did you are able to waste area and time asking an identical question 4 cases? How did you recognize it truly is a lie? Is there absolutely everyone alive on the earth that became alive even as Jesus became? No! i'm no longer particular if that is amazingly the tomb of Jesus yet you won't be able to be particular it isn't and it truly is faulty to accuse human beings of lies once you is only no longer able to coach it incorrect until eventually you die and are in Heaven. then you definately will now no longer favor to coach it incorrect.
2016-12-05 03:53:34 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not much. Jesus is with us everywhere. Don't need a tomb, a cloth or a piece of hair to know he really existed!
2007-03-02 06:21:04 · answer #5 · answered by jonim2b 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Rediculous.
The tomb was actually discovered 27 years ago and the reason that you never heard about it is that all serious scholars know that it has no significance
2007-03-02 06:19:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sigh, how many times has this been asked today? Drink up everyone!
Wait till the show comes out, it will most likely be sensational conjecture. For complete answers as to why, read the well thought answers for the other times this has been asked.
2007-03-02 06:20:21 · answer #7 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same as the discovery of the Shroud of Turin: It can neither be proven nor disproven, so who really cares?
2007-03-02 06:42:50 · answer #8 · answered by Laura H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems odd that one of the greatest mysteries in history would be solved by a cable TV channel.
2007-03-02 06:20:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please visit www.bibleprobe.com to get the right information. If Jesus is in the tomb, at least, he lives and not dies. Or you means the bones, if these were truly Jesus' remains then, at least his soul was resurrected. So in my opinion, at least your soul will not be drifting to hell, if you believe in Jesus.
2007-03-02 06:23:48 · answer #10 · answered by Ptuan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋