Bones in 'Jesus' burial chest may be physical link to Christ's family

Experts hail 2,000-year-old burial chest as first 'direct connection' to Jesus Christ

A limestone burial chest dating back 2000 years is being hailed as the most important archaeological discovery ever linked to Jesus Christ's era.The artefact, known as the James Ossuary, measures about 1'9" long and 10" across, and bears an inscription in ancient Aramaic reading "James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus."Investigators also retrieved bone fragments from inside the container. Biblical scholar Dr Jeremiah Johnston told the Daily Mail…

2,000-Year-Old Chest Hailed as First Direct Link to Jesus

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Bones in 'Jesus' burial chest may be physical link to Christ's family

Bone fragments recovered from a first-century limestone burial chest have been hailed as the first connection to the family of Jesus.

DNA Tests Planned On Ancient Bones From Controversial ‘Brother Of Jesus’ Burial Box

One of the most controversial biblical artefacts ever examined is back under scrutiny as researchers prepare to investigate human bone fragments associated with a 2,000-year-old burial box carrying an extraordinary inscription: “James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus.” Known as the James Ossuary, the small limestone chest has divided archaeologists, geologists and biblical scholars for […]