The discovery channel has a show about trying to find the bones of jesus. Can it be real? I havent watched it, has anyone watched it?
2007-03-07 17:40:00 · 11 answers · asked by Nick A 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I have. They found a tomb containing ossuaries (like a small coffin, containing only bones) with names such as yeshua, maria, and others associated with jesus's family. That's the only evidence they have, though, and those names were fairly common, apparently. Not much can be said without more evidence. Not enough to say anything either way.
2007-03-07 17:48:33 · answer #1 · answered by The Resurrectionist 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No,it's not the tomb of Jesus.Here's what experts had to say about the documentary:
William Dever said, "I'm not a Christian. I'm not a believer. I don't have a dog in this fight. I just think it's a shame the way this story is being hyped and manipulated."
Jodi Magness, an archaeologist said, the filmmakers "have set it up as if it's a legitimate academic debate, when the vast majority of scholars who specialize in archeology of this period have flatly rejected this."
Joe Zias, former curator of archeology at the Israeli Antiquities Authority, described it as a "hyped-up film which is intellectually and scientifically dishonest."
2007-03-08 01:44:13 · answer #2 · answered by Serena 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They uncovered a family tomb in Jerusalem that by the names on the bone boxes they concluded that this was the family tomb of Jesus Christ. Two problems I came up with. One, they didn't find a box with the name Joseph. Two Jesus' family was from Galilee and not Jerusalem.
2007-03-08 02:07:39 · answer #3 · answered by thewizardofodd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I didn't watch it. To sum it up, some dudes found some tombs with the name Jesus on it. They think it's THE Jesus. Loads of people are saying it's not Him. I'm sure they'll show it again. James Cameron needs the money.
2007-03-08 01:44:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I watched it and then turned if off. No, it's not real. It's just some filmmakers trying to get attention. The tomb they claimed to have "discovered" was actually discovered over two decades ago...and there is zero proof to anything they are claiming.
2007-03-08 01:45:30 · answer #5 · answered by Esther 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nobody can possibly find Jesus' bones, for they are no longer on this planet.
2007-03-08 01:46:24 · answer #6 · answered by Hate Boy! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just more trash TV.
You would need Gods DNA to prove its Jesus Christ or not.<><
2007-03-08 01:45:20 · answer #7 · answered by funnana 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A bunch of Hollywood hype to make lots of money.
2007-03-08 01:44:02 · answer #8 · answered by AmandaHugNKiss 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Booorrriiinnngg.
2007-03-08 01:42:56 · answer #9 · answered by Satin sheets 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Utter nonsense. Credible secular scientists and Christians alike reject it.
2007-03-08 01:43:49 · answer #10 · answered by DawnL 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋