Is the James' Box Hoax Exposing Secrets About Jesus?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of an ancient ossuary with an inscription referring to the "brother of Jesus" being a hoax. Some participants believed it to be a hoax due to several reasons, including questionable patina, a shady source, and inconsistencies in the carvings and inscription. Others argued that it could still be true, but very unlikely.
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Some of us knew it was a hoax back in December...
 
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How did you judge it is a hoax.
 
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It could still be true, but very very unlikely.
 
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How did you judge it is a hoax.

There were about a half-dozen good reasons to discount it as real. The patina was questionable. The source of the ossuary was shady, and there is no reliable record of its origin. The 'front' of the box was decorated, but the carvings were done on the back. The carvings and decoration also show a differing level of aging, with the words being of a much more recent vintage than the carved adornment. The inscription itself is off-center, hinting that a later carver chose a relatively smooth and undamaged section to forge the writing on. The inscription itself seems to be it two different writing styles, suggesting that the 'brother of jesus' part was added at a later time.
 

1. What is the James' Box Hoax?

The James' Box Hoax is a controversial claim that a limestone box, also known as the "James Ossuary", contains the bones of Jesus' brother, James.

2. What secrets about Jesus does the James' Box Hoax expose?

The hoax claims that the James Ossuary provides evidence that Jesus had a biological brother, rather than just a spiritual bond with James, as believed in Christianity.

3. Is the James' Box Hoax true?

There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that the James Ossuary contains the bones of Jesus' brother. In fact, the authenticity of the box has been widely discredited by experts and proven to be a forgery.

4. Why is the James' Box Hoax controversial?

The James' Box Hoax has stirred controversy because it challenges the traditional Christian belief that Jesus had no biological siblings. It also raises ethical concerns about the authenticity of archaeological artifacts and the possibility of fraud.

5. What impact does the James' Box Hoax have on the study of Jesus and early Christianity?

The James' Box Hoax has had little impact on the study of Jesus and early Christianity due to its lack of credibility. Scholars and experts in the field have dismissed the claim and continue to rely on historical and biblical evidence for their research and understanding of Jesus and his family.

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