Papyrus Proved Authentic

Professors at Harvard University have studied a fragment of papyrus known as the “Gospel of Jesus’s Wife.” Scholars have concluded that the papyrus appears to be ancient, not recently manufactured.

Papyrus Troubles

The papyrus fragment above is the portion that Harvard Divinity School Professor Karen L. King believes to feature evidence that Jesus was married, a claim that has been disputed by the Vatican.

Today in Photos 10/01/12

Gospel of Jesus' Wife

Professor Karen L. King is shown holding the fragment of ancient papyrus that contains four words suggesting that early Christians believed Jesus was married.