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Tag Archives: Jesus
Pseudoarchaeology Meets Archaeology… in court?
Simcha Jacobovici -an apparent purveyor of pseudoscientific “discovery” related to biblical mythology is suing Joe Zias for “libel.” This is a tactic skeptics have seen of those peddling in woo lately, particularly in Europe where libel laws are a bit … Continue reading
Posted in Pseudoarchaeology
Tagged Israel Antiquities Authority, Jacobovici, Jesus, Joe Zias, Simcha Jacobovici, Simon Singh, Talpiot Tomb, Zias
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2010: The Year in Pseudoarchaeology
Compared to previous years, 2010 wasn’t really a productive one for the pseudoarchaeologists. Very little has been said about the Bosnian Pyramid, and rightfully so since it wasn’t a pyramid. The James Ossuary went back to the toilet it came … Continue reading
I nailed it. So to speak.
A few days ago, I posted some questions, skeptical of the recent news that a “crucifixion” nail of the time of Jesus was found. Primarily, I questioned the very notion that the nail could be dated with any accuracy. Other … Continue reading
The Dating of Iron Nails
A recent story making it’s rounds among those who fancy an interest in archaeology, history and “biblical” versions of both carries the headline “Archaeologists find crucifixion-style nail from the time of Jesus.” My first thought was this would be cool. … Continue reading
Posted in Pseudoarchaeology
Tagged Christianity, Crucifixion, Israel Exploration Journal, Jerusalem, Jesus, Nails, Shroud of Turin
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Shroud of Turin? Probably Not a Death Shroud of Jesus
The death shroud held by the Vatican and occasionally displayed, commonly known as “The Shroud of Turin,” has long since been demonstrated to be a fraud from antiquity. The provenience is unknown; the cloth dates to the 14th century; the … Continue reading
Posted in Pseudoarchaeology
Tagged Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Old City, Religion and Spirituality, Turin Shroud
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