“They could be the earliest Christian writing in existence, surviving almost 2,000 years in a Jordanian cave. They could, just possibly, change our understanding of how Jesus was crucified and resurrected, and how Christianity was born.” – BBC
That’s a lot of “if’s” for such a short statement. Some are claiming these books are more significant than the Dead Sea Scrolls, but I’d like to read a translation first.
A better summary:
http://rogueclassicism.com/2011/03/30/lead-codices-silliness/
There’s a case to be made for archaeologists of all persuasions being required to observe a kind of professional Lent. No sensational discoveries shall be announced in the lead-up to Easter, else forfeit tenure. Somehow these always happen at this time of year.
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Professional Lent. What a stellar suggestion!
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They’ve been exposed as fakes
http://www.ablogabouthistory.com/2011/04/14/christian-codices-are-fakes/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ablogabouthistory+%28A+Blog+About+History%29&utm_content=FaceBook
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No!!!!! It’s all a vast conspiracy to discredit a real discovery and maintain the status quo! You’re a tool of the establishment, Matt!
Okay, I’m done being silly. For now. 😉
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Yes, I know, getting conservative in my old age
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