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Jun 10 Blog

Is the Gospel of Jesus’ Wife a Fake?

When Harvard’s Karen King announced at a 2012 scholarly conference in Rome that a fragment of an authentic fourth-century gospel had come into her hands in which Jesus, speaking in the first person, refers to “my wife,” that was only the beginning.

Nov 4 Blog

First Person: Why Consult Scholarship to Judge “Jesus’ Wife” Fragment?

By: Hershel Shanks

BAR editor Hershel Shanks discusses a recent article in the Atlantic unmasking a fake ancient inscription in which Jesus refers to “my wife.”

Jun 30 Blog

“Down the Rabbit Hole”: Owner of the Gospel of Jesus’ Wife Papyrus Unmasked

By: Robin Ngo

An investigative article by Ariel Sabar recently published in The Atlantic delves into the identity of the anonymous owner of the Gospel of Jesus’ Wife papyrus, revealing more than anyone could have ever imagined.

Jun 30 Blog

Timeline of the Gospel of Jesus’ Wife Saga

By: Christian Askeland

Coptic scholar Christian Askeland provides a timeline of events in the controversial case of the Gospel of Jesus’ Wife.

Jul 15 Blog

First Person: Gold from the Temple?

By: Hershel Shanks

In his First Person in the July/August 2014 issue of BAR, Hershel Shanks discusses two very different inscriptions—the “Gospel of Jesus’ Wife” papyrus fragment and the Jehoash Inscription—that are both creating headlines.

Apr 23 Blog

The “Gospel of Jesus’ Wife” Papyrus Revisited

By: Noah Wiener

Harvard Divinity School declares the text ancient, but the debate on the papyrus including the words “Jesus said to them, ‘My wife …’” rages on.

Jan 11 Blog

Top 20 Biblical Archaeology Events and Discoveries of 2012

By: Noah Wiener

I wanted to take the time to look back at some of the biggest Biblical archaeology news stories, events and discoveries of 2012. I’ve put together links to 20 stand-out Biblical archaeology moments in 2012, and I would love to hear which discoveries intrigued you most, and what you’d like to hear more about in 2013.

Oct 16 Blog

Is the Harvard Theological Review a Coward or Did Dr. Karen King Do Something Wrong?

By: Hershel Shanks

The prestigious Harvard Theological Review (HTR) has withdrawn Karen King's article from its publication schedule—at least temporarily. It was supposed to go into the January 2013 issue. Not anymore! What did she do so wrong?

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