One of the most debated and important artifacts in the world of Biblical archeology is part of a major new exhibit in Atlanta featuring 350 historical items from the time of Jesus. believers and non-believers alike can explore the lives of those who walked with them. Christ.
“Discovering the World of Jesus: Ancient Treasures from the Holy Land” is currently running at Atlanta's Pullman Yards and combines archeology and technology as part of the experience, bringing the New Testament to life, the creators said. I am.
These include the Golan Collection, named after Israeli entrepreneur and antiquities collector Oded Golan, who spent decades amassing a collection of first-century Israeli objects. . The exhibition also includes immersive films.
The best known of the collection is the James Ossuary. This is a 1st century limestone box with an interesting inscription in Aramaic: “James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus.” The bones of James, the brother of Christ. Scholars broadly agree that the box dates from the 1st century, but debate centers on the timing of the inscription. When it was first unveiled 20 years ago, debate over its authenticity divided the archaeological community.
Mr. Golan won a lawsuit against the Israeli Antiquities Authority, which he accused of forgery. The judge acquitted him, and since then, multiple scholars have sided With Golan.
“I bought it when I was an engineering student in Israel, and I never realized its significance,” Golan told Crosswalk Headlines.
Later scholars translated the Golan inscription. He said it was important to have three names on the ossuary.
“When you consider all these factors together, it is almost certain that this ossuary belongs to James, the brother of Jesus,” Golan said. “…we conducted several chemical tests on the ossuary, especially on the more important element of the ossuary, the inscription itself, and proved that the entire inscription is authentic. It dates back thousands of years. engraved on.
“When you put all these factors together, we are faced with one of the most important objects ever discovered, not just in Israel but in history. I don't think there's any question about that.”
Golan said the exhibit will inspire audiences. Most of the collection, he said, “dates to the first century, the time of Jesus.”
“It connects you to stories, history and faith,” he said. “…You learn a lot of the cultural, traditional and religious elements that were part of his community.”
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