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« Al Gore and the difference between right and left | Main | Indiana Univ. set to name new president » February 28, 2007James Cameron's Titanic Hoax?No doubt ITA's readers been following the "Jesus ossuary" story that has been going around the past couple days. According to a new Discovery Channel documentary executive produced by Titanic director James Cameron, and an accompanying book, archaeologists digging in Jerusalem in 1980 discovered a family tomb that had the bodies of Jesus, his wife Mary Magdaline, their son Judah, Joseph his father, Mary his mother, and several others. The documentary airs this Sunday at 9pm ET/PT. Most scholars I've read are dubious about the claims made by the filmmakers. One in particular is Paul L. Maier, who serves as professor of ancient history at Western Michigan University as well as vice president of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Maier is also author of the novel A Skeleton in God's Closet--a novel that now bears striking resemblance to reality--in which an archaeologist discovers the reputed skeleton of Jesus outside of Jerusalem and all sorts of religious controversy erupts. Maier responds to the Discovery Channel documentary here. Also recommended is New Testament scholar Ben Witherington's blog here. Posted by David Darlington at February 28, 2007 08:54 PM CommentsPosted by: Alan K. Henderson at February 28, 2007 11:49 PM | permalink I don't want to upset these people, but according to the real truth about Jesus, He went to heaven, body & soul. Also was never married. He will return to earth soon & then all the people can see Him in his full Body & Soul,I hope you non believers will live to see this wonderful happening. All of His believers will then join him to recieve their rewards for being his followers. I will pray for all of the people that do not believe this Posted by: Kathy D at March 1, 2007 12:01 AM | permalink Posted by: Anonymous at March 1, 2007 05:29 PM | permalink While I am a Catholic and hold to the dogmaof the divinity of Jesus, I feel a little ashamed at Kathy D's statement. To suggest that people that practice in scepticism and seek rationalitiy on this earthly plain are in need of "prayer" is condescending and tends to drive many further from faith than guiding them to it. For I believe it was St. Paul that told us that God has hidden the truth from us - that we may not fully understand all his plan. We hold both faith and reason in this life. Its what continues to drive what is good and decent about humanity - not one without the other. Posted by: Brian at March 3, 2007 02:06 PM | permalink James Cameron's hoax was simply aimed at the Christian community for deception.Cameron hates Jesus!He hates the Son of God.He hates GOD. Posted by: Mee at March 6, 2007 03:24 PM | permalink Post a comment |
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