"Problems Multiply for Jesus Tomb Theory."?

Question

What would be the results to Christianity if the claims of the Jesus Tomb were correct?

Answer 1

Well...for one Christians believe that Jesus physically ascended to heaven. This would kinda blow that theory! I don't think such a discovery will ever end Christianity, because its about faith. Christians believe what they can not see. It will probably fire up the anti-Christians though, and as a result Christians may become increasingly more defensive.

Answer 2

They are not so your question is merely rhetorical.

Cameron is pandering to the public and his "discovery" will be proven to be just bad science:

- The statistical analysis is flawed and the person conducting the analysis has backed off their conclusions in an open letter to statisticians, stating "I now believe that I should not assert any conclusions connecting this tomb with any hypothetical one of the NT family." See http://fisher.utstat.toronto.edu/andrey/OfficeHrs.txt

- The name "Jesus" was a popular name at that time, appearing in 98 other tombs and on 21 other ossuaries

- There is no historical evidence that Jesus was ever married or had a child

- The earliest followers of Jesus never called him, "Jesus, son of Joseph"

- It's unlikely Joseph, who had died earlier in Galilee, would have been buried in Jerusalem

- The Talipot tomb and ossuaries probably would have belonged to a rich family, which is not a historical match for Jesus

- Fourth-century church historian Eusebius makes quite clear the body of James, brother of Jesus, was buried alone near the temple mount.

- The two Mary ossuaries do not mention anyone from Migdal, but just Mary, a common name

- By all ancient accounts, the tomb of Jesus was empty, making it unlikely that any body was moved, allowed to decay for a year, then be put into an ossuary.

- If Jesus had remained in the tomb, first-century opponents of Christianity would most certainly have found His body and put it on public display.

- Amos Kloner, the first archaeologist to examine the site, said the conclusions cannot be supported by the evidence but it's a way to make money on television. He would have nothing to do with supporting the movie's assertions. "It's nonsense," he said.

- James, the half-brother of Jesus and author of the book of James, the early leader of the church in Jerusalem, was martyred for his faith. Why does James make no mention in his letter that Jesus was not bodily resurrected? When he was about to die why didn't he just recant his beliefs and say, 'Okay, okay! My brother didn't rise from the dead. Here's where we took him. Here's where his bones are. Here's our family tomb. We made the whole thing up?' People will generally not die for a lie when they know it's a lie. Why would James die perpetuating a lie when it would have been so easy to disprove? In fact why would any of the apostles go to their deaths for something they knew to be false?

As I have expected, there has been **no scientific or historical find** that has ever been shown to disprove the authenticity of the bible's history or theology.

Kind of disappointing to see that all it takes is a press conference and a slick TV show for some folks to form life-altering opinions versus taking the time to rationally examine all the issues and dig a little deeper. It is the Macdonald's generation: fast, superficial, and never satisfying.

Answer 3

The results would be disasterous.

The problem with the initial premise is two-fold.

1. How does one prove that that is really Jesus, not just from an archeological point-of-view, but from a forensic point-of-view? It is difficult. One is forced to use the genealogies given in the Bible -- one is forced to believe the Biblical geneologies are true.

2. But, If you have to use the Bible to prove a forensic point, then you must face other words of the Bible by the same writers, who directly witnessed Jesus alive, several days after he died. Why would they make a point about showing a certain lineage, yet lie about seeing Him alive after he had died -- or vice-versa? It doesn't make any sense. Any good lawyer could argue it in court that both the eye witness accounts of His ressurection and the geneologies are true and accurate.

This presents a big problem for these Jesus' Tomb theorists. But they don't want to talk about *that*.

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Answer 4

A box containing the remains of Jesus contradicts a tenet of the Christian faith, which is that there are no remains. I do not think Christianity will come to an end, or anything of the sort. I've included a few articles that may help you.

There is much controversy over the fact that the names Mary and Jesus were popular names, and they have found reference to "Mary the Master" but not to "Jesus of Nazareth."

Not yet, anyway.

Answer 5

The tomb theory can not be correct because Jesus ascended into Heaven, body, soul and spirit.

Answer 6

Well, if it could actually prove that that was Jesus's body, it would debunk the whole resurrected and ascended into heaven belief.

However, since I don't get my science or my religion from Hollywood (James Cameron), I think I'll continue to be skeptical about this claim... and I'm glad academia (normally no friend of Christianity) has come out against Cameron's pseudo-science.

Answer 7

In the name of Allah the most Gracious the most Merciful.
From an islamic perspective, the Holy Quran inform us that
Jesus [peace and blessings be upon him ] was neither killed
Nor crucified but it was made to appear so . Instead He [pbuh ] was taken up Alive by almighty God and he will come
back at an appropriate time . so there is no way the Muslim is
going to believe in theoties related to jesuses body being
found at least the christians will have our support in this matter.

Answer 8

nicely...for one Christians have faith that Jesus bodily ascended to heaven. this might kinda blow that concept! i think of that sure, the tomb concept might desire to be genuine, yet there desires to be lots greater study performed. i'm no longer confident yet. i'm desirous to take heed to greater approximately it, yet i'm worried that some people might attempt to stifle the study and effects. CONSPIRACY!!!!! this is been performed with the help of the till now with the help of the goverment in the call of doing whats maximum suitable for the country. I watched the carry on with up software after the presentation, and that i replace into critically upset. i presumed this methodology replace into very one-sided in desire of the opposing ingredient. the guy who replace into undertaking the controversy replace into very rude to the folk who have been there representing "The misplaced Tomb of Jesus." It replace into an exceedingly choppy debate.

Answer 9

It is not an theory. It is a biblical fact and I am proud to know that. The results are that we were shown one last time the amazing ability of our God and savior by rising from the dead.

Answer 10

At the time of Jesus he was no body they would not waste the marble to put on the sarcophagus..the probably throw him over the damp..