Harvard researcher Karen King today unveiled an ancient papyrus fragment with the phrase, “Jesus said to them, ‘My wife.’” The text also mentions “Mary,” arguably a reference to Mary Magdalene. The announcement is sure to send shock waves through the Christian world. Below are links that provide information about the papyrus. (1) The Inside Story of a Controversial New Text About Jesus http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/The-Inside-Story-of-the-Controversial-New-Text-About-Jesus-170177076.html?c=y&page=100&device=android (2) The Naked Archaeologist, Simcha Jacobovici, comments on the “Jesus Wife” Papyrus Fragment. http://jamestabor.com/2012/09/21/simcha-jacobovici-on-the-jesus-wife-papyrus-fragment/ (3) Dr. James Tabor - Morning After Thoughts on Jesus and his “wife”. http://jamestabor.com/2012/09/19/morning-after-thoughts-on-jesus-and-his-wife/ (4) Harvard Theological Review Hesitating on “Gospel of Jesus’ Wife”? http://www.firstthings.c...
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