forgery

Scholars say papyrus mentioning Jerusalem-based kingdom may be fake

By Yonat Shimron — October 31, 2016
JERUSALEM (RNS) Some scholars question the document's provenance.

Harvard scholar admits ‘Gospel of Jesus’ Wife’ is likely a forgery

By Emily McFarlan Miller — June 20, 2016
(RNS) If "The Gospel of Jesus' Wife" sounds a bit like something out of a Dan Brown novel or an episode of "The X-Files," that's because, the Harvard scholar who introduced it to the world now admits, it likely is a fake.

Questions persist after testing of ‘Jesus Wife’ papyrus

By David Gibson — April 10, 2014
(RNS) A year and a half after unveiling a slip of papyrus that she dubbed the “Gospel of Jesus's Wife,” Harvard Bible scholar Karen King has released the results of long-delayed testing on the controversial fragment that appear to show it is not a modern forgery. But a host of questions remain.

Article on ‘Jesus’ Wife’ papyrus delayed for more testing

By David Gibson — January 4, 2013
(RNS) The Harvard Theological Review is postponing publication of a major article on the papyrus fragment in which Jesus seems to refer to his wife, raising further doubts about a discovery that was set to turn Christian history on its head when it was announced last September. By David Gibson.
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