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But even while standing outside, I could see four ossuaries, or bone boxes, in the central chamber of the cave. To an archaeologist, this was a clear indication that this was a Jewish burial cave from the Second Temple period, because ossuaries were used only in Jewish tombs during this period.
Oct 12, 2020 · One was discovered inside an ossuary (not one of those labeled with the Caiaphas name) and one was unearthed on the floor near the putative bone box of Joseph Caiaphas. IAA archaeologist Zvi Greenhut, who led the dig, speculated in his preliminary report that the nails may have been used to inscribe the names of the deceased on the limestone ...
Apr 19, 2019 · According to the inscription, this elaborate ossuary contained the bones of the high priest Caiaphas, or “ Yosef bar Caifa.” Photographed at Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Photograph by SIMON...
The Caiaphas ossuary is a highly decorated ossuary inscribed “Joseph, son of Caiaphas” which held the bones of a 60-year-old male. The limestone ossuary measures c. 37 cm (15 in) high by 75 cm (30 in) long and is housed in the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.
Mar 28, 2000 · Joseph son of Caiaphas was the Jewish high priest from 18–36 CE. He is known chiefly for his involvement in the arrest of Jesus as described in the New Testament. The Caiaphas family burial cave was discovered in southeastern Jerusalem. This is the most elegant of the 12 ossuaries found inside.
Details. Title: Elaborate ossuary of "Joseph son of Caiaphas" Creator: Unknown. Date Created: Herodian period, 1st century CE. Location: Talpiot, Jerusalem. Type: Ossuary. Rights: Israel...
Caiaphas Ossuary. Joseph, son of Caiaphas, commonly known simply as Caiaphas in the New Testament, was the Roman-appointed Jewish high priest of the temple in Jerusalem from 18 to 37 A.D., played a key role in the trial and execution of Jesus Christ. Caiaphas accused Jesus of blasphemy, a crime punishable by death under Jewish law.
