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The Burial of Jesus – Biblical Archaeology Society
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In this free eBook, learn about the burial customs of ancient Jerusalem, what Jesus’ tomb would look like, and what we know of Jesus’ family.

Filmmakers James Cameron and Simcha Jacobovici claim to have identified the tomb of Jesus and his family. This free eBook, with articles by prominent archaeologists, will help you sort through the issues involved in this claim.

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In 1980 archaeologists excavating in the Talpiot neighborhood of Jerusalem discovered a burial cave filled with 10 ossuaries, or bone boxes, dating to the first century A.D. Six of the ossuaries were inscribed with names: Jesus son of Joseph; Mary; Mary; Joseph; Judah son of Jesus and Matthew.

Some, including filmmakers James Cameron (who directed Titanic) and Simcha Jacobovici, have claimed that the Talpiot cave is the tomb of Jesus and his family. Not surprisingly, this claim created an instant sensation—and controversy.

To get a better sense of the issues involved, this free eBook provides articles by prominent archaeologists on the burial customs in ancient Jerusalem, what Jesus’ tomb would have looked like and what we know of Jesus’ family.