The Jesus Discovery

The Resurrection Tomb that Reveals the Birth of Christianity

The Jesus Discovery shows how a recent major archeological discovery in Jerusalem is revolutionizing our understanding of Jesus and the earliest years of Christianity.

The Jesus Discovery is the story of a stunning new discovery that provides the first physical evidence of Christians in Jerusalem during the time of Jesus and his apostles.

In 2010, using a specialized robotic camera, authors Tabor and Jacobovici explored a previously unexcavated tomb in Jerusalem from around the time of Jesus. They made a remarkable discovery—two ossuaries, or bone boxes, one carved with the earliest known image of Jonah; the other displaying a reference to resurrection. Since the newly discovered ossuaries can be reliably dated to before 70 AD, it is possible that whoever was buried in this tomb knew Jesus and heard him preach. In addition, the newly examined tomb is in close proximity to the so-called Jesus Family Tomb, and its discovery increases the likelihood that the “Jesus Family Tomb” is, indeed, the real tomb of Jesus of Nazareth.

Caveat Emptor

If you could sum up The Jesus Discovery in three words, what would they be?

Provocative, unabashed, incomplete

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Typical Tabor

Which scene was your favorite?

None stand out.

Any additional comments?

The authors reach a couple of conclusions without clear evidence, or without taking into account the contrary evidence. Overall, a very good book. I would not recommend to people who do not have an open mind about the origins of Yesuha or the Jesus movement.

Very presumptious

With all the effective equipment and expertise there is too much speculation.
These folks congratulate themselves on the find of the century, but they are still
speculating on a string of evidence. Couldn't finish it.

quite audacious

We need more research to allow listeners to make their own conclusions. I felt like much was lacking

A more plausible explanation

I loved the humility and honesty of the authors. They aren’t trying to destroy anyone’s faith, but they are giving more realistic story of Jesus death and burial. I always found it implausible that a Jewish man in the first century, would not be married or have children. Judaism celebrates, family and life. And while it’s not conclusive that Jesus was married or had a son it sure seems more likely. As Paul Harvey would say, “now you know the rest of the story.”

What you thought you knew.

This book gives you something to think about. It truly makes sense and gives insight into the mystique behind the bible stories. As a Christian it has deepened my faith. I will listen again and again to this audio.