Showbiz
James Cameron found the coffin of Jesus?
Published Tuesday, Feb 27 2007, 11:59 GMT | By Matthew Houghton
Director James Cameron has come under fire from various theologists and archaeologists for claiming to have found the coffin of Jesus Christ.
The findings by Cameron and his team occured during the making of a documentary, The Lost Tomb Of Christ, due to be shown on Channel 4 next month.
It will argue that ten ossuaries - small caskets used to store bones - found in Jerusalem in 1980 may conatin the remains of Jesus and his family.
Four of the caskets were inscribed with the names: Jesus, Mary, Joseph and Mary Magdalene, but critics have noted that all were very common names during Biblical times.
The British archaeologist that discovered the caskets 27 years ago admitted that the results were far from conclusive. He told the Daily Mail, "A lot of new research has to be done. I'm sceptical."
James Cameron has insisted that the findings are not a publicity stunt, and urged his critics to wait for the documentary.
He told the press: "I'm not a theologist. I'm not an archaeologist. I'm a documentary filmmaker."
The findings by Cameron and his team occured during the making of a documentary, The Lost Tomb Of Christ, due to be shown on Channel 4 next month.
It will argue that ten ossuaries - small caskets used to store bones - found in Jerusalem in 1980 may conatin the remains of Jesus and his family.
Four of the caskets were inscribed with the names: Jesus, Mary, Joseph and Mary Magdalene, but critics have noted that all were very common names during Biblical times.
The British archaeologist that discovered the caskets 27 years ago admitted that the results were far from conclusive. He told the Daily Mail, "A lot of new research has to be done. I'm sceptical."
James Cameron has insisted that the findings are not a publicity stunt, and urged his critics to wait for the documentary.
He told the press: "I'm not a theologist. I'm not an archaeologist. I'm a documentary filmmaker."
More: Showbiz
Star Snaps
Ten Things...
Ten Things About... David BowieDigital Spy celebrates David Bowie's birthday with ten fast facts.
Funny Videos
Funny videos: Gary Oldman, Will FerrellDigital Spy handpicks the latest viral videos.
