EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 12 MIN
S8 Ep948: (7) James Tabor explores the Talpiot Tomb, a first-century family tomb discovered in 1980 containing ossuaries inscribed with names like "Jesus son of Joseph," "Maria," and "Yose" (a rare nickname for Jesus' brother). Tabor argues the specific cluster of
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(7) James Tabor explores the Talpiot Tomb, a first-century family tomb discovered in 1980 containing ossuaries inscribed with names like "Jesus son of Joseph," "Maria," and "Yose" (a rare nickname for Jesus' brother). Tabor argues the specific cluster of names strongly points to the Jesus family. He also discusses the "James Ossuary" as potential physical evidence of the family's existence. Tabor maintains that finding these remains does not negate the spiritual resurrection preached by Paul but rather confirms the historical reality of Jesus' immediate biological family.
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S8 Ep948: (7) James Tabor explores the Talpiot Tomb, a first-century family tomb discovered in 1980 containing ossuaries inscribed with names like "Jesus son of Joseph," "Maria," and "Yose" (a rare nickname for Jesus' brother). Tabor argues the specific cluster of
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