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EDITOR'S COMMENT:

How legitimate are the claims being made that the tomb of Jesus has been
discovered? How credible are the filmmakers and researchers involved in this
project? What are the ideas and events that led to the discovery of the
tomb? How remarkable is it that so many names associated with the story of
Jesus would turn up in the same tomb? The website and film clips below fill
in the pieces.

Among other things, filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici discusses the controversy
around the Ossuary of James. Based on what Jacobovici has to say (and other
information that has come to light elsewhere), it appears that while "part"
of the inscription on this infamous ossuary was almost certainly forged,
other portions of the inscription -- and the box itself -- may have indeed
belonged to James, the brother of Jesus -- and come from the same tomb the
other Jesus family ossuaries are associated with. Bottomline: when you add
all the known facts together, you are left with a very compelling argument
that "The Jesus Family Tomb" may indeed be the tomb of Jesus of Nazareth and
his family.

THE LOST TOMB OF JESUS OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
http://www.jesusfamilytomb.com/

SIMCHA'S JOURNEY:
http://www.jesusfamilytomb.com/movie_overview/journey.html

FILM CLIPS:

All About Ossuaries
James Brother of Jesus: The Film Behind the Scenes
The Jesus Movement
Ossuary Inscriptions: An Ancient Phone Book
Discovering the Jesus Tomb
Using Probability As Proof for the Jesus Tomb
Was Mariamne Mary Magdalene? Mary ³the Master²

http://www.jesusfamilytomb.com/movie_clips.html

--- David Sunfellow

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ABOUT THE JESUS FAMILY TOMB MOVIE: MAKING THE FILM

http://www.jesusfamilytomb.com/movie_overview/about.html

[Visit the link above to see a trailer for the movie. --DS]

The Lost Tomb of Jesus

Breathtaking recreations. Exclusive interviews. The first images captured on
film of an unexcavated first-century Jerusalem tomb. The Jesus Family Tomb
is a riveting archaeological adventure, a real-life detective story,
co-produced by filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici and Titanic director James
Cameron.

In 1980, in East Talpiot, Jerusalem, a bulldozer accidentally uncovered what
may be the most explosive archaeological discovery of all time.

Of the ten ossuaries, or stone coffins, found inside the first-century tomb,
six bore inscriptions: Jesus, son of Joseph; Maria; Mariamene (the name by
which Mary Magdalene was known), Joseph, Matthew, and Judah, son of Jesus.
At first dismissed by archaeologists as coincidence, the ossuaries were
deposited in the endless warehouses of the Israel Antiquities Association
and forgotten.

Twenty-five years later, Emmy-winning journalist Simcha Jacobovici and his
team, Felix Golubev, journalist and producer; Hollywood kingpin James
Cameron; Paleo-biologist and best-selling author Charles Pellegrino; and
renowned Biblical scholar James Tabor, took a fresh look at this astounding
cluster of New Testament names.

Granted unparalleled access, but battling a host of problems, the team goes
in search of the ossuariesŠand the lost tombŠ

Adversaries

Their adversaries range from the Israel Antiquities Authority to
hard-to-read municipal maps to condo association regulations, the Jerusalem
plumber shortage, depleted DNA samples, nosy neighbours, wrong information,
and a whole lot of preconceived notions.

But one by one, the Tomb team defeats, pays off, or wins over each opponent.
Finally, they arrive at the door to the tomb that once held what may be the
remains of historyıs most famous person.

What they find is the discovery of a lifetime, and raises questions about
the historical Jesus. Is the Mariamne Mary Magdalene? Is the childıs
ossuary, Judah, son of Jesus, offspring of the Christian Savior?

Assembling a remarkable team of experts, including scientists,
archaeologists, historians, filmmakers, and epigraphers, the filmmakers
unite the dust of history with cutting edge science to shed light on one of
the worldıs most powerfully guarded secrets.

Through paleo-DNA tests, high-tech robo-cams, crime lab analyses,
linguistics, and theological study, the Tomb team arrived at a shocking
conclusionŠ.

.............

MOVIE OVERVIEW: THE DECODERS

http://www.jesusfamilytomb.com/movie_overview/decoders.html

The Tomb team brings together archaeologists, scholars, journalists, and
filmmakers with a wide range of experience and expertise. What they all
share is a passion for asking questions.

SIMCHA JACOBOVICI, DIRECTOR/PRODUCER/WRITER

Simcha Jacobovici (Associated Producers) is an Emmy-Award winning filmmaker,
author, and journalist. An Israeli-born Canadian, Mr. Jacobovici is host and
Executive Producer of the series The Naked Archaeologist (VISION TV),
recently commissioned for a second 26-part series.

His feature documentaries have been praised internationally and include
Falasha: Exile of the Black Jews (1983), Deadly Currents (1991),
Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies & the American Dream (1997), Quest for the Lost
Tribes (1999), and The Struma (2001). His film about the James ossuary,
James, Brother of Jesus (2003), aired on Discovery Channels internationally.

Simchaıs collaboration with James Cameron began with The Exodus Decoded
(History Channel) (2006), which they co-produced. It won a Gold World Medal
at the 2007 NYFF.

JAMES CAMERON, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Best known for films like The Terminator (1984), which he wrote and
directed, Aliens (1986), nominated for seven Academy Awards, The Abyss
(1989), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), True Lies (1994) and Titanic
(1997), the highest grossing movie in history and winner of 11 Oscars, James
Cameron has another side: documentaries.

His obsession with all things sci-fi combined with his fascination for the
Titanic led him to organize a 2001 expedition to explore historyıs most
famous shipwreck. His move to documentary dates to this voyage, for which he
co-designed miniature robotic vehicles as recorded in his 3-D Imax movie,
Ghosts of The Abyss. Expedition: Bismarck followed in 2002 and Aliens of the
Deep, his latest 3D IMAX film.

Cameron and his motion picture production company, Lightstorm Entertainment,
are currently in production on his next directorial outing, Avatar (to be
released in 2009).

FELIX GOLUBEV, PRODUCER

Felix Golubev (Associated Producers) recently co-produced the award winning
feature-length documentaries The Exodus Decoded for The History Channel in
the U.S. and Discovery Channel Canada, and Sex Slaves for the CBC, Channel
4, and PBS. Other Golubev co-productions include the documentary series
Betrayal, Impact of Terror (2004); James, Brother of Jesus (2003) for
Discovery International; and The Struma (2001). Born in St. Petersburg,
Russia, Felix Golubev is a graduate of the Ryerson Polytechnic University
Radio and Television Arts program in Toronto.

DR. JAMES D. TABOR, CHAIR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE

James D. Tabor is a biblical scholar and author whose current research
involves Judaism in the time of Jesus, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and other
ancient documents related to understanding the historical Jesus. His new
book, The Jesus Dynasty: The Hidden History of Jesus, His Royal Family, and
the Birth of Christianity was published by Simon & Schuster in April, 2006
to critical acclaim. His undergraduate and M.A. degrees are in Biblical
Languages (Pepperdine University), and his Ph.D. is from the University of
Chicago in the area of Biblical Studies, with an emphasis on Christian
Origins and ancient Judaism. Tabor made headlines around the world in 2005
with his co-discovery (with archaeologist Shimon Gibson) of an ancient cave
connected with the ministry of John the Baptist.

DR. CHARLIE R. PELLEGRINO, AUTHOR

Charles R. Pellegrino is the best-selling author of several books relating
to archaeology, including Return to Sodom and Gomorrah, Ghosts of the
Titanic, Unearthing Atlantis, Ghosts of Vesuvius and the New York Times best
seller Her Name, Titanic, which in part inspired James Cameronıs film
Titanic. Further, his dinosaur-cloning formula inspired Michael Crichton's
monster hit Jurassic Park. Plus, Charles Pellegrino introduced Jacobovici
and Cameron to each other, making The Jesus Family Tomb film possible. Dr.
Pellegrino (who has a Ph.D. in paleo-biology from the University of
Wellington in New Zealand) lives in New York City. Most recently, he has
co-authored the book The Jesus Family Tomb (Harper Collins, 2007) with
Simcha Jacobovici. He also writes science fiction.

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THE LOST TOMB OF JESUS OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
http://www.jesusfamilytomb.com/

SIMCHA'S JOURNEY:
http://www.jesusfamilytomb.com/movie_overview/journey.html

FILM CLIPS:

All About Ossuaries
James Brother of Jesus: The Film Behind the Scenes
The Jesus Movement
Ossuary Inscriptions: An Ancient Phone Book
Discovering the Jesus Tomb
Using Probability As Proof for the Jesus Tomb
Was Mariamne Mary Magdalene? Mary ³the Master²

http://www.jesusfamilytomb.com/movie_clips.html

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THE JESUS FAMILY TOMB:
THE DISCOVERY, THE INVESTIGATION, AND THE EVIDENCE
THAT COULD CHANGE HISTORY
By Simcha Jacobovici (Author), Charles Pellegrino (Author)
Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco (February 27, 2007)
Language: English
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #349 in Books

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0061192023/newheavenneweart

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THE LOST TOMB OF JESUS DISCOVERY CHANNEL WEBSITE:
http://www.discovery.com/tomb/

ABOUT THE DOCUMENTARY:
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/tomb/about/about.html

EXPLORE THE TOMB:
(Includes diagram of tomb, tomb discovery outline, photos of ossuaries and
engravings, a downloadable pdf that describes and illustrates evidence, and
an outline of supporting evidence)
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/tomb/explore/explore.html

LAND OF JESUS:
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/tomb/land/land.html

FILMMAKERS AND EXPERTS:
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/tomb/bios/bios.html

THEOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/tomb/theology/theology.html

DISCUSSION FORUM:
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/tomb/forum/forum.html

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PREVIOUS NHNE NEWS LIST ARTICLES:

UPDATE 5: THE JESUS FAMILY TOMB (2/27/2007):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nhnenews/message/12644

UPDATE 4: THE JESUS FAMILY TOMB (2/26/2007):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nhnenews/message/12641

UPDATE 3: THE JESUS FAMILY TOMB (2/26/2007):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nhnenews/message/12640

UPDATE 2: THE JESUS FAMILY TOMB (2/25/2007):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nhnenews/message/12639

UPDATE 1: THE JESUS FAMILY TOMB (2/25/2007):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nhnenews/message/12638

DOCUMENTARY: JAMES CAMERON TO REVEAL CAVE JESUS BURIED IN (2/24/2007):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nhnenews/message/12634

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RELATED IN SEARCH OF JESUS LIST ARTICLES:

60 MINUTES ON OSSUARY OF JAMES (BROTHER OF JESUS) (12/21/2004):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/insearchofjesus/message/128

FAKE OSSUARY LEADS TO INVESTIGATION OF WIDESPREAD FORGERIES (2/24/2004):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/insearchofjesus/message/100

SCHOLARS URGE MORE STUDY OF OSSUARY INSCRIPTION (11/25/2003):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/insearchofjesus/message/70

"JESUS BOX" IS A FAKE, ISRAELI EXPERTS RULE (6/19/2003):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/insearchofjesus/message/50

OSSUARY OF JAMES CLOSER TO BEING AUTHENTICATED (4/18/2003):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/insearchofjesus/message/47

"BROTHER OF JESUS" BONE-BOX PLOT THICKENS (11/18/2002):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/insearchofjesus/message/41

SCRIPT EXPERT: OSSUARY WAS GENUINE, INSCRIPTION WAS FAKED (11/18/2002):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/insearchofjesus/message/40

OSSUARY OF JESUS' BROTHER SERIOUSLY DAMAGED (11/1/2002):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/insearchofjesus/message/38

MORE ON THE NEWLY DISCOVERED OSSUARY OF JAMES (10/21/2002):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/insearchofjesus/message/36

BURIAL BOX OF CHRIST'S BROTHER DISCOVERED? (10/21/2002):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/insearchofjesus/message/35

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