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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!
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