Was the 'Nazareth Inscription' a Roman response to Jesus' empty tomb? New evidence says it wasn't.
By Mindy Weisberger - Senior Writer
13 days ago
By Mindy Weisberger - Senior Writer
13 days ago
Quote:A stern warning carved in Greek on an ancient marble slab declared that a Roman emperor would pass harsh judgement on grave robbers, promising a severe punishment for their crimes. This artifact, known as the Nazareth Inscription, was long suspected to be an official Roman response to the disappearance of Jesus' body from its tomb.
However, new evidence suggests otherwise.
Scientists conducted the first isotope analysis of marble sampled from the slab, describing the results in a new study. Their findings offer fresh clues about where the carved edict came from and call into question its relationship to early Christianity. (...)