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Mosaic of the Journey to Bethlehem from the Chora Church in Istanbul.

Nov 6 Blog

Were Mary and Joseph Married or Engaged at Jesus’ Birth?

Were Mary and Joseph married or engaged when they traveled to Bethlehem? Biblical scholar Mark Wilson examines what the gospels say in this Bible History Daily guest post.

Apr 12 Blog

Joseph A. Fitzmyer, S.J. (1920–2016)

By: John R. Donahue

On Dec. 24, 2016, Joseph Fitzmyer died at the Jesuit Manresa Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was recognized as one of the premier Biblical scholars of his generation.

Mar 14 Blog

VERDICT: NOT GUILTY

By: Hershel Shanks

Defendants Oded Golan and Robert Deutsch were acquitted of all forgery charges on a bone box reading “James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus.”

Nov 8 Blog

Rereading Paul Together

By: Reviewed by Ben Witherington, III

Ben Witherington, III reviews "Rereading Paul Together," edited by David E. Aune.

Feb 8 Blog

Shanks Responds to Burleigh

By: Hershel Shanks

Back to Israel Antiquities Authority vs. Conspiracy of (Alleged) Forgers I have concentrated on the James Ossuary Inscription and the Ivory Pomegranate Inscription, both charged […]

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