there were alot of guys named Jesus at that time in that area, then how do they know that all the stories in their book are about the same guy?
You never hear them debating this, and I had never heard of how popular the name was before they found his tomb.
It's proof that he lived, why are they so angry that his death doesn't match the myth?
2007-06-03 11:00:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's a silly basis for denial, anyway, because the remains of other people were also in that tomb, and the combination of names is what has increased the probability that the remains are those of THE Jesus.
They're angry that his death doesn't match the myth because they want to believe the myth. No surprise there.
2007-06-03 11:04:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 4⤋
I'm afraid you are poorly informed on this issue. Jesus is an English rendering of the Greek form of Joshua, which was indeed a very common name in those days. Not as common as Mary was for women, though - from the evidence we have it seems that around 1/4 of Jewish women in the first century were named Mary.
There have been TONS of serious scholarly discussions on various New Testament scholars' blogs. See mine at http://blue.butler.edu/~jfmcgrat/blog/ but also those by James Tabor, Mark Goodacre, and many others. See also the relevant scholarly treatments on the Biblical Archaeological Review and Society of Biblical Literature pages.
2007-06-03 18:12:57 · answer #2 · answered by jamesfrankmcgrath 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Luci: Not too "common" sense tells any one of us, that in a court of law, re: forensic work, there is no D.N.A. to substantiate this. Going only "on a name", as evidence, to promote this as fact - is ludicrous.
The Jesus in the Bible, is provable by the multi-eye witness accounts, who lived with Him [Jesus Christ] through His life on earth, death on the cross and later, saw Him walk around and appear before at least, 120 people and also, some, saw Him disappear before their eyes into the heavens. When one leads a life of spirituality (not "religion"), he or she has a very real relationship with Jesus Christ - He is very much alive TODAY - believe me. The reason you have not heard all Christians "debate" this is because you probably never, been around all of the Christians. The Hebrew University at Jerusalem has ample proof of Cameron's spurious claim. !!!
2007-06-03 18:25:28 · answer #3 · answered by guraqt2me 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
How many "Jesus of Nazareth' do you think the Apostles followed around each day. I'm sure they knew the difference between their Jesus and the one who lived in the next village as did the Scribes, Pharisees the Sanhedrin and the Romans. Or can't you tell the difference between all the different Dave's that you might know?
2007-06-03 18:24:14 · answer #4 · answered by Papa 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i thought the tomb that was found is actually inconclusive as far as evidence...i dont bother trying to refute the beliefs or claims of religious people anymore because anyone who is the least bit logical or rational knows that they are completely illogical and irrational, even without this "tomb of jesus"...
2007-06-03 18:07:33 · answer #5 · answered by EskiMO 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
what do u mean "You never hear them debating this, and I had never heard of how popular the name was before they found his tomb."
Do some research buddy and be open mind instead of guessing.
2007-06-03 18:04:13 · answer #6 · answered by Near of DN 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Because of the "of Nazareth" part added to His name in those books. In the gospels, He is clearly identified as to which Jesus is being spoken of.
2007-06-03 18:04:05 · answer #7 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
The apostles all were speaking of Jesus of Nazareth. It is very clear from ALL the Gospels.
2007-06-03 18:05:57 · answer #8 · answered by great gig in the sky 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋