Karen King
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.
Scholars piece together a ‘new’ New Testament
By Caleb K. Bell — March 28, 2013
(RNS) Though the project may seem heretical to some Christians, a group of scholars has added 10 new texts to the New Testament, including some that were rejected by the early church and others that just came to light in the last century.
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.
Vatican newspaper calls ‘Jesus Wife’ fragment a ‘clumsy fake’
By Alessandro Speciale — September 28, 2012
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Vatican newspaper called the "Jesus wife" papyrus a "clumsy fake" that suits "contemporary ideology," not the historical Jesus. By Alessandro Speciale.
Five big questions about the ‘Jesus’ wife’ discovery
By Daniel Burke and David Gibson — September 19, 2012
(RNS) Does a newly revealed scrap of papyrus prove that Jesus had a wife? What does the discovery mean for contemporary Christians? Five big questions about the so-called "Gospel of Jesus' Wife.'' By Daniel Burke and David Gibson.
Did Jesus have a wife? New historical discovery raises old question
By Daniel Burke — September 18, 2012
(RNS) A newly revealed piece of papyrus offers fresh evidence that some early Christians believed that Jesus was married, according to a Harvard Divinity School professor. Dan Brown, if you're listening, call your office. By Daniel Burke.
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