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 period 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 multiple scholars have since found him sided With Golan.
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