This is the definitive story of the recent discovery of the first–century ossuary (limestone bone box) with the legend 'James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus', and its implications for understanding Jesus, his family (mother, father, brothers), his followers, the first Christians and the Jewish Christian movement in Jerusalem that James led. This ossuary is the first ever archaeological discovery directly confirming the existence of Jesus, and his relationship to his father, Joseph, and brother, James, who became the leader of the important Jewish Christian community in Jerusalem. No one is as qualified and well connected to recount the discovery and its authentication as Hershel Shanks, whose magazine first broke the story.
This is the definitive story of the recent discovery of the first–century ossuary (limestone bone box) with the legend 'James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus', and its implications for understanding Jesus, his family (mother, father, brothers), his followers, the first Christians and the Jewish Christian movement in Jerusalem that James led. This ossuary is the first ever archaeological discovery directly confirming the existence of Jesus, and his relationship to his father, Joseph, and brother, James, who became the leader of the important Jewish Christian community in Jerusalem. No one is as qualified and well connected to recount the discovery and its authentication as Hershel Shanks, whose magazine first broke the story.
The Brother of Jesus: The Dramatic Story & Meaning of the First Archaeological Link to Jesus & His Family
336The Brother of Jesus: The Dramatic Story & Meaning of the First Archaeological Link to Jesus & His Family
336Paperback(Updated and Expanded Edition)
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780060581176 |
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Publisher: | HarperCollins |
Publication date: | 03/16/2004 |
Edition description: | Updated and Expanded Edition |
Pages: | 336 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.84(d) |