New film documents discovery of Jerusalem cave containing ten caskets believed to hold remains of Jesus, Mary, Mary Magdalene and others.
It begins by saying...
The cave in which Jesus Christ was buried has been found in Jerusalem, claim the makers of a new documentary film.
If it proves true, the discovery, which will be revealed at a press conference in New York Monday, could shake up the Christian world as one of the most significant archeological finds in history.
If it proves true, the discovery, which will be revealed at a press conference in New York Monday, could shake up the Christian world as one of the most significant archeological finds in history.
The coffins which, according to the filmmakers held the remains of Jesus of Nazareth, his mother Mary and Mary Magdalene will be displayed for the first timeon Monday in New York.
And more...
Jointly produced by Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici and Oscar winning director James Cameron, the film tells the exciting and tortuous story of the archeological discovery.
The story starts in 1980 in Jerusalem’s Talpiyot neighborhood, with the discovery of a 2,000 year old cave containing ten coffins. Six of the ten coffins were carved with inscriptions reading the names: Jesua son of Joseph, Mary, Mary, Matthew, Jofa (Joseph, identified as Jesus’ brother), Judah son of Jesua (Jesus’ son - the filmmakers claim).
Jointly produced by Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici and Oscar winning director James Cameron, the film tells the exciting and tortuous story of the archeological discovery.
The story starts in 1980 in Jerusalem’s Talpiyot neighborhood, with the discovery of a 2,000 year old cave containing ten coffins. Six of the ten coffins were carved with inscriptions reading the names: Jesua son of Joseph, Mary, Mary, Matthew, Jofa (Joseph, identified as Jesus’ brother), Judah son of Jesua (Jesus’ son - the filmmakers claim).
Furthermore...
The findings in the cave, including the decipherment of the inscriptions, were first revealed about ten years ago by internationally renowned Israeli archeologist Professor Amos Kloner.
Since their discovery, the caskets were kept in the Israeli Antiquities Authority archive in Beit Shemesh, but now two have been sent to New York for their first public exhibition.
Although the cave was discovered nearly 30 years ago and the casket inscriptions decoded ten years ago, the filmmakers are the first to establish that the cave was in fact the burial site of Jesus and his family.
So, apparently, I am deceived. If Jesus was actually buried in a cave with 9 other coffins I must have missed that part in the Gospel accounts. Furthermore, the Scriptures are bold in claiming that Jesus rose from the dead and ascended into heaven. Therefore, there are no remains of Jesus to be found. Why?
Simple. Jesus is alive! He is sitting at the right hand of the Father in heaven. He is not dead - his bones and remains are not in some tomb with nine other coffins somewhere in Jerusalem.
I find it interesting that, in the article, there is no mention of the location of the "supposed" tomb as to where they found these coffins.
Pardon me for making this claim, but it seems most probable and persuasive to me that Jesus was crucified and buried where the Church of the Holy Sepulcher stands today. It was a new tomb that was carved out according to Luke (23:53) and Matthew (27:60).
I don't think I will hurry to the airport to fly to NYC to see the remains of Jesus. The only thing that I will be doing is eagerly watching for the imminent return of our Lord and Savior who may return today to gather those who are His to himself. Marana tha.
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