Were the remains of Jesus' body found over 25 years ago and the truth hidden? In 1980 a crypt was accidentally discovered in Jerusalem. Inside were ossuaries (bone boxes) with inscriptions bearing the names of Jesus of Nazareth, Mary, Mary Magdalene and Judah, the son of Jesus. The artefacts were recorded and catalogued and then locked away for over a quarter of a century. But the tomb itself wasn't destroyed - it's under the foundations of a modern apartment. In 2005, documentary filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici gained permission to break the floor and re-enter the tomb. Together with top forensic archaeologist Charles Pellegrino and the team involved with the original discovery, he started the earth-shattering investigation described in this book. In a gripping real-life detective story combining history, archaeology and cutting-edge science, The Jesus Family Tomb casts exciting new light on 2000 years of mystery.
368pp, 159mm x 240mm, hardback, 2007