Review
On (writer) Pellegrino’s book Ghosts of the Titanic:
‘Pellegrino is a spellbinding storyteller.’ – Los Angeles Times Book Review
On (filmmaker) Jacobovici’s ‘James, Brother of Jesus’ documentary:
‘Like some long-lost treasure out of Indiana Jones.’ – Reuters
Product Description
Were the remains of Jesus's body found over 25 years ago and the truth hidden? Now, ‘The Jesus Family Tomb’ tells the shattering story of what may very well be the greatest archaeological find of all time.
‘The Jesus Family Tomb’ is the most exciting real-life archaeological detective story ever told. In 1980 a crypt was accidentally discovered in Jerusalem. Inside were ossuaries (bone boxes) with inscriptions bearing the names of Jesus of Nazareth, the Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene, and Judah, the son of Jesus. The artefacts were recorded and catalogued and then locked away for over a quarter of a century.
But the tomb itself wasn't destroyed – it is under the foundations of a modern apartment. In 2005, documentary filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici gained permission to break the floor and re-enter the tomb. Together with top forensic archaeologist Charles Pellegrino and the team involved in the original discovery, he started an earth-shattering investigation that will shock the Judeo-Christian world.
Destined to grab international headlines and raise fundamental questions about the origins of Christianity, we participate in one of the most controversial investigations of an archaeological finding in history.
From the Publisher
Family Tomb is the most exciting real-life archaelogical detective story
ever told.
About the Author
Simcha Jacobovici is an Emmy-award winning documentary maker who produced the 2003 documentary, 'James, Brother of Jesus' (Discovery), following the international headlining discovery of the ossuary (tomb box) of James, Jesus's brother.
Charles Pellegrino is a forensic archeologist and science author – his book, 'Her Name, Titanic' was the source for James Cameron's ‘Titanic’ and sold over 1 million copies. His work in paleogenetics formed the basis for the 'Jurassic Park' series. www.charlespellegrino.com
