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Bookmark or Share- Bone Box Inscribed with Name of Jesus' Brother Unveiled as 'Most ...Following the ossuary's public unveiling in 2002, its authenticity was questioned, and the owner of the relic, Israeli antiquities collector Oded Golan, was accused of forging the inscription. Some experts alleged that the phrase "brother of Jesus" had been added later, making the ossuary a modern forgery.
- A Guide to Ossuaries & Bone Churches - Funeral GuideWhat is an Ossuary? An ossuary is an above-ground chamber that contains the bones of people that have died. The use of ossuaries is an ancient practice in Europe and the Near East, and these structures can be anything from a small container to an entire church.
- Ossuary Definition & Meaning - Merriam-WebsterThe meaning of OSSUARY is a depository for the bones of the dead.
- What is an Ossuary? (with pictures) - Historical IndexAn ossuary, also referred to as a bone house, is a facility for the storage of human bones. Ossuaries can range from complex underground crypts to simple wooden boxes. They play a vital role in several world religions which practice exhumation of bodies after burial.
- What is an Ossuary: Exploring their History and PurposeAn ossuary is a repository or container specifically designed to hold the bones of the deceased. They serve as functional spaces for the respectful storage of human remains, as well as demonstrate architectural and artistic elements that are culturally significant.
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