Did Jesus have a son? This is a fact that has been claimed by many writter let alone Dan Brown.
2007-03-16 04:13:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No he didnt have a son.
2007-03-24 04:04:54 · answer #1 · answered by TalonsMomma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, let's understand for a second, Dan wrote a fiction book. So it doesn't really matter what he writes in terms of Jesus because it isn't a fact. I know Dan's family personally and they were surprised as anyone to how his book was taken out of context.
Now let's go to the Jesus tomb documentary.
1. Ossuaries 'practice' were from 1 century BC to 2nd century AD. Book and film assumes everyone lived at the same time around 70 AD. Doesn't explore the fact that this tomb encompasses over 100 years. This is more than likely a multi-generational tomb.
2. DNA evidence proves Mariamne and Jesus did not have the same mother. Which further supports the idea that this was a multi-generational tomb. No data shows they were married, only an assumption by the filmmakers.
3. Dr. Carney Matheson, the scientist from Lakehead University who did the DNA testing for the filmmakers, has pointed out publicly that his work was overhyped. "The only conclusions we made was that these two sets [from the "Yeshua" and "Mariamne" ossuaries] were not maternally related," he said. "To me it sounds like absolutely nothing." He added, "There is a statement in the film that has been taken out of context. While marriage is a possibility, other relationships like father and daughter, paternal cousins, sister-in-law or indeed two unrelated individuals are also possible."
4. No dating has been done on any of these ossuaries. Jesus could have been the grandfather of Mary, or Joseph could have been the husband of Mary. There is no proof that they were all immediately related (versus multi-generational).
5. The James ossuary was found in 1976 (photo exist and dated by FBI). Talpiot tomb was found in 1980. Scholars contacted the archaeologist that cataloged these ossuaries personally. His name is Joe Zias. "“…the 10th was plain and I put it out in the courtyard with all the rest of the plain ossuaries as was the standard procedure when one has little storage space available. Nothing was stolen nor missing and they were fully aware of this fact, just didn't fit in with their agenda.”
Conclusion: James ossuary is more than likely not part of the Talpiot tomb.
Also, this film was released without academic review. Now what the heck is that? Like Consumer Reports, they review products to see if it is safe and to see if the proper research has been done. In this case, scholars were not allowed to see the evidence or the hypothesis. They hired one scholar (Tabor) but he is a paid consultant who wanted to prove this tomb as Jesus' tomb since 1996. So he is biased.
There is hope however. A new book I heard about on the news the other day, combined with scholars, archaeologists, and scientists -- have now come to do an academic review of the film. This is what everyone has been waiting for. The book is called The Jesus Tomb: Is It Fact or Fiction? Scholars Chime In [isbn: 0978834690].
2007-03-24 02:32:36 · answer #2 · answered by John Rosa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's been claimed by many writers and they have all been shot down as ridiculous, and not even by Christians but by the secular world! Dan Brown is way past history! He was proven to be a fake a long time ago. These guys all got their 15 minutes of fame but the Bible has been around for 2000 years and they still haven't been able to prove anything in there is wrong...only right. If you want accurate info. quit listening to these idiots and pick up a Bible.
2007-03-23 01:32:08 · answer #3 · answered by disciple 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No Jesus did not have a son! Jesus never married! Dan Brown is wrong!
2007-03-24 09:19:59 · answer #4 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus had no son and he never got married
2007-03-23 14:36:41 · answer #5 · answered by f_i_f_o 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. There is absolutely no historical basis for claiming Jesus has a son. It is pure fiction.
2007-03-16 11:17:51 · answer #6 · answered by Mr Wisdom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Excuse me please, this is not a fact but a myth that has been claimed by many antichrist to make a shipwreck of the christian's faith. If you are interested to know truth that shall set you free then: Consult your bible!
2007-03-23 17:22:33 · answer #7 · answered by Danfill 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Jesus was a son. He was pure. He did not violate is body.
2007-03-23 04:10:41 · answer #8 · answered by carpentershammerer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No ....Jesus lived a sinless life ...because he had to he was God in the flesh .
2007-03-16 11:16:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, his name was Judah
2007-03-16 11:17:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋