Update—Finds or Fakes?
The Biblical Archaeology Review Web site is maintaining
a page for recent news regarding the "James ossuary"
and other objects (including links to the Latest BAR Reports,
other official Statements and Reports, as well as Commentary,
and coverage from the Biblical Archaeology Society and
World News Media), called "Update—Finds
or Fakes?." (offsite link*)
Leprosy Confirmed in Jesus' Time
Although many seminaries even today still teach that
the so-called leprosy recorded in the New Testament was
some other form of illness, a recent discovery confirms
the biblical account.
"An Israeli archaeologist has found what he says
are the oldest remains of a leprosy victim to be uncovered
in the Middle East, buried in a biblical valley whose
name became a synonym for Hell." On MSNBC(offsite
link*, December 31, 2003):
Ancient
leper’s bones found in Jerusalem: Discovery proves that
malady existed in biblical times
Debate Continues over "James
ossuary"
After any discovery, it is normal in scholarship for
a debate to continue over several years, even decades,
until a consensus is finally reached. With controversial
discoveries, the debate often spills over into the popular
press.
- On Biblical Archaeology Review (offsite link*,
July/August 2003): "New Tests Bolster Case for
Authenticity" (link expired)
- On Washington Post (offsite link*,
June 19, 2003): "Agency: Inscription Citing Jesus
Is Fake" (link expired)
- On Beliefnet (offsite link*,
June 18, 2003): "Of Politics and Patina:
Is the Case Closed for the James Ossuary?" (link
expired)
- On Archaeology (offsite link*,
June 18, 2003): "GOLD DUST AND JAMES BOND"
(link expired)
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