The Family Tomb

The Family Tomb of Jesus: 

The Family Tomb of Jesus

The Family Tomb of Jesus?: 

The Family Tomb of Jesus? Feb. 2007: Cameron, Jacobovichi, Pellegrino claimed they identified Jesus’ real tomb Tomb in Talpiot Jerusalem discovered 1980 6 names: 'Jesus, son of Joseph,' Joseh (or Joseph), Maria (or Mary), Matia (or Matthew), Mariamne Mara (Mary Magdalene the Great), and 'Judah, son of Jesus.' Claimed DNA tests showed Jesus andamp; Mary Magdalene probably married andamp; had son Judah (600:1 odds)

Why is the Resurrection of Jesus Important?: 

Why is the Resurrection of Jesus Important?

John 2:18-22: 

John 2:18-22 The Jews then said to Him, 'What sign do You show us as your authority for doing these things?' Jesus answered them, 'Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.' . . . But He was speaking of the temple of His body. So when He was raised from the dead, His disciples remembered that He said this.

1 Corinthians 15:17 : 

1 Corinthians 15:17 'If Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless!'

3 Reasons why the Family Tomb Theory should be given a Dishonorable Burial: 

3 Reasons why the Family Tomb Theory should be given a Dishonorable Burial

1. Exaggerated Probabilities: 

1. Exaggerated Probabilities All Names in Tomb Very Common Mary most popular female name (1:4) Joseph second most popular male name (1:7) Judah (1:10) Jesus (1:11) Matthew (1:20)

Slide8: 

Combination of Names John, Paul, George, Ringo 80,000 males in Jerusalem 1,000 'Jesus, son of Joseph' Throw in 'Judah, son of Jesus,' 2 Mary’s, andamp; a Matthew: Ingermanson estimates 11 Jesus during period met this profile At best, 1:11 that belonged to Jesus

2. DNA Inconclusive: 

2. DNA Inconclusive DNA tests only maternal side DNA tests only on Jesus andamp; Mary Jesus andamp; Mary unrelated by mother Family Tomb contained remains of 30+ Could be daughter-in-law; Could be relative from father’s side: aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin, niece, half-sister

3. Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary!: 

3. Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary! Acts of Phillip (4th-century) Sister of Phillip; not identified as MM Celibacy is the rule in Acts of Phillip! Evidence Jesus was single Earliest 4 biographies (Gospels) portray single Jesus 1 Cor 9:5

Conclusions: 

Conclusions No Mary Magdalene--No Ringo! Single Jesus, no kids Jesus in Talpiot Tomb had son Jesus of Nazareth not 1 of 11

3 Reasons for a Dishonorable Burial: 

3 Reasons for a Dishonorable Burial Probabilities Exaggerated DNA Inconclusive Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary

Slide13: 

Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen Indeed!