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The nails of Jesus' cross

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Phidippides:
Here is a story in the mainstream news that just came out.  A documentary examining whether or not they have found the nails that were used in the Crucifixion:

Film claims discovery of nails from Jesus's cross

I really would have thought that these would have been found sometime in the Middle Ages.  As relics, they would have been highly sought after.

skiguy:
Although exciting if this was authentic, the evidence seems weak.

Notch:
Bad historical research... Publicity stunt for sure...

1. Crucifixions were pretty common. And while most were not nailed I would be willing to bet some nails were used. So what makes these Jesus' nails?
2. Why would Caiaphas have nails in his tomb? He was a Jew and most certainly never believed in Christ as God. They can't even be sure this was his tomb.
3. Just because the only crucifixion in historical documents in which Caiaphas is mentioned is with Jesus, the guy says "put two and two together" and it has to be Jesus' nails? That couldn't be flimsier.

Add this one to the Noah's Ark, Ark of the Covenant, Holy Grail, yadda, yadda, yadda....

Phidippides:
I agree the evidence is weak that they have told us about, but I would think he must have something more substantial, right?

skiguy:
Yeah, substantial, like a book or movie to sell.

Did they find Atlantis in Spain yet? Because this is the same guy who propsed that theory. 

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