Did you catch James Cameron's documentary on the alleged Jesus tomb?
According to the recent James Cameron-produced documentary, , it is mathematically probable that the ossuaries, found in the early 1980s in Jerusalem, which bear the names of "Jesus, Son of Joseph" as well as "Mary" and "Jose" are, in fact, those of the family that Christians celebrate in their Nativities each Christmas. In other words, Jesus died, was buried, and did NOT resurrect.
Simcha Jacobovici, maker of , is as skilled a documentarian as they come. The visuals and presentation are impressive. His previously aired work, , was absolutely mesmerizing. It's not the visuals that have critics angry, however. It's the content.
Cameron and Jacobovici are advancing a speculative theory that, if true, would strike at the very foundations of Christianity. The early church apostles and fathers were unanimous that Jesus Christ bodily rose from the grave. The Apostle Paul was unequivocal: "[I]f Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain." (I Corinthians 15:14)
So, should Christians be worried?
Follow the links to read some articles about the documentary....
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17328478/site/newsweek/
..and then let us know what you think in the discussion area.
