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Mar 24 Blog

How Was Jesus’ Tomb Sealed?

By: Megan Sauter

What kind of stone sealed the tomb of Jesus? Was it a round (disk-shaped) stone or a square (cork-shaped) stone? While both kinds of blocking stones are attested in Jerusalem tombs from the time of Jesus, square (cork-shaped) stones are much, much more common than round (disk-shaped) ones.

Dec 21 Blog

That Other “King of the Jews”

By: James Tabor

According to the gospel of Mark, when Jesus is on trial before the Roman Prefect Pontius Pilate he was asked if he claimed to be the “King of the Jews,” and his ambiguous answer was “You say so.”

Sep 3 Blog

Part II—Barnabas: An Encouraging Early Church Leader

By: Robin Gallaher Branch

Who is Barnabas in the Bible? In part two of this two-part study, Robin Branch further analyzes the traits that define Barnabas as an early church leader.

Jan 3 Blog

Bible Secrets Revealed, Episode 4: “The Real Jesus”

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Read what Bible Secrets Revealed consulting producer Dr. Robert Cargill reveals about the fourth installment of the History Channel series.

Feb 13 Blog

Paul and Jesus

By: Reviewed by James D.G. Dunn

James D.G. Dunn reviews "Paul and Jesus: How the Apostle Transformed Christianity" by James D. Tabor.

Jan 25 Blog

James Tabor Responds to the Conference Participants Statement

By: James Tabor

Back to “Jesus Tomb” Controversy Erupts—Again James Tabor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte On Monday, January 21, 2008, Eric Meyers of Duke University and […]

Jan 23 Blog

15 Scholars Protest “Vindication” Claim

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Back to “Jesus Tomb” Controversy Erupts—Again The Talpiot Tomb Controversy Revisited A firestorm has broken out in Jerusalem following the conclusion of the “Third Princeton […]

Mar 14 Blog

Two Burials of Jesus of Nazareth and the Talpiot Yeshua Tomb

By: James Tabor

Back to “Jesus Tomb” Controversy Erupts—Again James D. Tabor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Jodi Magness argues on this web site that the controversial […]

Mar 5 Blog

Has the Tomb of Jesus Been Discovered?

By: Jodi Magness

Back to “Jesus Tomb” Controversy Erupts—Again In the new documentary film, The Lost Tomb of Jesus (which appeared on the Discovery Channel on March 4th, […]

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