the James Ossuary controversy and the quest for religious relics Byrne, Ryan. McNary-Zak, Bernadette. text bibliography Electronic books. ncu Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Press 2009 monographic eng

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1 online resource (viii, 215 p.) This collection of essays explores the circumstances of an archaeological hoax in which a box of skeletal remains was passed off as belonging to James, the brother of Jesus. Contributors discuss the role of media sensationalism, the use and misuse of religion, and the responsibilities of scholars as public interpreters of discoveries with religious significance. Introduction / Ryan Byrne & Bernadette McNary-Zak -- Archaeological context and controversy : the bones of James unpacked / Byron R. McCane -- The brother of Jesus in Toronto / Thomas S. Bremer -- Finding true religion in the James Ossuary : the conundrum of relics in faith narratives / Bernadette McNary-Zak -- Christian artifacts in documentary film : the case of the James Ossuary / Milton Moreland -- Anatomy of a cargo cult : virginity, relic envy, and hallowed boxes / Ryan Byrne -- Overcoming the James Ossuary and the legacy of biblical archaeology / Jonathan L. Reed -- Epilogue : objects, faith, and archaeoporn / Ryan Byrne & Bernadette McNary-Zak. edited by Ryan Byrne and Bernadette McNary-Zak. Includes bibliographical references and index. Brother of the Lord, Saint James James Ossuary Protestant churches Doctrines RELIGION / Biblical Studies / New Testament BS2454.J3 R47 2009eb 225.9/3 Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, 2009 (DLC) 2009002896 0807895490 (electronic bk.) 9780807895498 (electronic bk.) http://public.eblib.com/EBLPublic/PublicView.do?ptiID=475161 http://site.ebrary.com/id/10351506 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=358020 http://public.eblib.com/EBLPublic/PublicView.do?ptiID=475161 http://site.ebrary.com/id/10351506 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=358020 E7B 090126 20200709055337.0 ocn646875489 eng