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Gibson, Shimon.

The final days of Jesus : the archaeological evidence / Shimon Gibson. - First edition. - xvi, 254 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (some color) ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-234) and indexes.

The road to Jerusalem -- Raising a dead man -- Festivities at the house of God -- Signs and wonders at Bethesda and Siloam -- The heavy hand of the law : a trial -- The split in the tree : a crucifixion -- The burial of Jesus -- Who moved the stone? -- Conclusion -- Excursus: The Talpiot tomb and the "James" ossuary.

Draws on relevant archaeological findings to reconstruct what may have actually occurred in the final days of Jesus's life, exploring such sites as a first-century house where Jesus may have been imprisoned, the trial site, and a tomb at the foot of Mount Zion.

ISBN: 9780061458484 0061458481

LCCN: 2008051765

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA8D6107 bnb

Subjects--Personal Names:
Jesus Christ--Biography--Passion Week.
Jesus Christ--Historicity.

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible.--Gospels--Antiquities.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Jerusalem--Antiquities.

LC Class. No.: BT414 / .G53 2009

Dewey Class. No.: ARCH YNDC 226.09 G448F