--- product_id: 23777374 title: "The Jesus Discovery: The New Archaeological Find That Reveals the Birth of Christianity" price: "¥7331" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/23777374-the-jesus-discovery-the-new-archaeological-find-that-reveals-birth store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # The Jesus Discovery: The New Archaeological Find That Reveals the Birth of Christianity **Price:** ¥7331 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Jesus Discovery: The New Archaeological Find That Reveals the Birth of Christianity - **How much does it cost?** ¥7331 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/23777374-the-jesus-discovery-the-new-archaeological-find-that-reveals-birth) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Jesus Discovery: The New Archaeological Find That Reveals the Birth of Christianity [Tabor, James D.] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Jesus Discovery: The New Archaeological Find That Reveals the Birth of Christianity Review: A valuable addition to the study of early Christianity - The new findings presented in The Jesus Discovery combined with those of the Jesus Family Tomb offer an extremely valuable new perspective on the origins of Christianity. It appears to me that the only people who will want to dismiss these findings are those who are set on maintaining the divinity of Jesus, no matter what evidence is presented. The authors' suggestion that the resurrection of Jesus was added in the later gospels of Luke and John to convince pagans and Jews of Jesus' divinity makes perfect sense. There is no resurrection mentioned in the gospel of Mark (the earliest gospel), nor is there any mention of bodily resurrection in the letters of Paul (written before the gospels), in fact, just the opposite. In Paul's letters, Jesus rises spiritually from the dead, not in the flesh. The idea that we could find Jesus' tomb 2,000 years later with his bones and those of his family members still interred is entirely logical unless one is committed to mythological thinking. Science does not accept the possibility of reanimated corpses rising from the dead. If one is going to think scientifically about this, then it is entirely possible to find Jesus' bones in his tomb. The archeological and historical evidence is building that Jesus and his followers were members of a heretical Jewish sect (Nasoreans?) that did not accept animal sacrifices in the Jerusalem Temple as their form of worship, but were instead heavily influenced by pagan gnostic practices and beliefs that included secret teachings, initiations (baptisms), and mystical experiences involving psychological death and rebirth (being "born again"). According to this view, Jesus appears more like an eastern guru or spiritual master than a divine being. The divinity of Jesus appears to be something that was added later for purposes of converting new members to an increasingly dogmatic church that was more interested in politics and social control than spirituality. The divinity of Jesus was officially and dogmatically established by the Roman authorities during the Council of Nicaea in the 4th century CE. I think that those readers who are not dogmatically committed to the divinity of Jesus will find this book very interesting, well researched, and eye opening. Review: The Patio tomb pretty much seals the deal - This was one of those books that was very difficult to put down. I found myself highlighting it on almost every page. I've read most of the books that deal with this subject, including the massive Eisenman works. Tabor is a treasure; he writes well, and he is rigorous. One can understand why he generates so much rancor--he has hit the jackpot when it comes to archaeology, and he is not a professional archaeologist. That has to hurt. Tabor is also a patient and thorough author, and he brings a certain higher objectivity to this subject that perhaps some archaeologists find repulsive if not elusive. I think that the normal healthy skepticism of archaeologists can be a handicap for them when they don't have a nuanced understanding of other things, such as discursive theory, history, and mathematics. From what I have read, they may have an unwarranted reputation for attention to details. It's hard not to coome away from this whole controversy without a sense that prefabricated assumptions back in 1980-1981 led to much sloppiness. One of the best parts of this book is that it anticipates and responds to its criticism effectively. Before I read the book I thought I had a pretty good idea of what the critics were saying. The book did a good job of shutting down that criticism, to my mind. The Patio tomb pretty much seals the deal, which is why there is so much controversy over the Jonah figure. Readers can learn much from this book, maybe another reason for all the resentment. Pound for pound, ounce for ounce, it's more densely packed than other scholarly books about Jesus I have read. The book is clear, economical to the points it makes, and explosive. One plug: readers may be interested in checking out Joseph Raymond's book called Herodian Messiah. Raymond is or was a trial lawyer, and he brings a critical eye to all the evidence concerning Jesus. He presciently pegged the term "Magdalene" in how it relates to a title, similar to the interpretation of "mara" in this book. Now with Tabor's take, I am beginning to think that Robert Graves really was on to something in his book, King Jesus. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #186,894 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #225 in History of Christianity (Books) #296 in Christian Church History (Books) #322 in Christology (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (232) | | Dimensions | 5.81 x 0.68 x 9.06 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 1451651538 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1451651539 | | Item Weight | 10.9 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 271 pages | | Publication date | February 19, 2013 | | Publisher | Simon & Schuster | ## Images ![The Jesus Discovery: The New Archaeological Find That Reveals the Birth of Christianity - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71J1FSwNB4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A valuable addition to the study of early Christianity *by R***O on March 11, 2012* The new findings presented in The Jesus Discovery combined with those of the Jesus Family Tomb offer an extremely valuable new perspective on the origins of Christianity. It appears to me that the only people who will want to dismiss these findings are those who are set on maintaining the divinity of Jesus, no matter what evidence is presented. The authors' suggestion that the resurrection of Jesus was added in the later gospels of Luke and John to convince pagans and Jews of Jesus' divinity makes perfect sense. There is no resurrection mentioned in the gospel of Mark (the earliest gospel), nor is there any mention of bodily resurrection in the letters of Paul (written before the gospels), in fact, just the opposite. In Paul's letters, Jesus rises spiritually from the dead, not in the flesh. The idea that we could find Jesus' tomb 2,000 years later with his bones and those of his family members still interred is entirely logical unless one is committed to mythological thinking. Science does not accept the possibility of reanimated corpses rising from the dead. If one is going to think scientifically about this, then it is entirely possible to find Jesus' bones in his tomb. The archeological and historical evidence is building that Jesus and his followers were members of a heretical Jewish sect (Nasoreans?) that did not accept animal sacrifices in the Jerusalem Temple as their form of worship, but were instead heavily influenced by pagan gnostic practices and beliefs that included secret teachings, initiations (baptisms), and mystical experiences involving psychological death and rebirth (being "born again"). According to this view, Jesus appears more like an eastern guru or spiritual master than a divine being. The divinity of Jesus appears to be something that was added later for purposes of converting new members to an increasingly dogmatic church that was more interested in politics and social control than spirituality. The divinity of Jesus was officially and dogmatically established by the Roman authorities during the Council of Nicaea in the 4th century CE. I think that those readers who are not dogmatically committed to the divinity of Jesus will find this book very interesting, well researched, and eye opening. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Patio tomb pretty much seals the deal *by S***S on June 18, 2012* This was one of those books that was very difficult to put down. I found myself highlighting it on almost every page. I've read most of the books that deal with this subject, including the massive Eisenman works. Tabor is a treasure; he writes well, and he is rigorous. One can understand why he generates so much rancor--he has hit the jackpot when it comes to archaeology, and he is not a professional archaeologist. That has to hurt. Tabor is also a patient and thorough author, and he brings a certain higher objectivity to this subject that perhaps some archaeologists find repulsive if not elusive. I think that the normal healthy skepticism of archaeologists can be a handicap for them when they don't have a nuanced understanding of other things, such as discursive theory, history, and mathematics. From what I have read, they may have an unwarranted reputation for attention to details. It's hard not to coome away from this whole controversy without a sense that prefabricated assumptions back in 1980-1981 led to much sloppiness. One of the best parts of this book is that it anticipates and responds to its criticism effectively. Before I read the book I thought I had a pretty good idea of what the critics were saying. The book did a good job of shutting down that criticism, to my mind. The Patio tomb pretty much seals the deal, which is why there is so much controversy over the Jonah figure. Readers can learn much from this book, maybe another reason for all the resentment. Pound for pound, ounce for ounce, it's more densely packed than other scholarly books about Jesus I have read. The book is clear, economical to the points it makes, and explosive. One plug: readers may be interested in checking out Joseph Raymond's book called Herodian Messiah. Raymond is or was a trial lawyer, and he brings a critical eye to all the evidence concerning Jesus. He presciently pegged the term "Magdalene" in how it relates to a title, similar to the interpretation of "mara" in this book. Now with Tabor's take, I am beginning to think that Robert Graves really was on to something in his book, King Jesus. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***R on September 21, 2024* I like all the evidence and logic in James Tabors writing. 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