Hi
The exact definition of tekton, though intersting for sure, does not seem to be the root issue of this thesis; rather that Josephus says that Herod had 1000 Jewish priests trained as tektons so that they could go into the holy place + re-build it. So that would place Jesus at the heart of the Temple, which was the place of learning. It explains why Jesus went there when lost age 12, + who looked after him (the priests Joseph had trained), and how he was so comfortable around the Doctors of the Law. Seems that 30 is the age Rabbis are given the all-clear to go public.
This is a brand new discovery as far as I can tell...
Regards, Tim
Discovery? I don’t know. Many have tried to explain and research and pick apart aspects of the Lord...and this is the latest foray into a scientific “rational” explanation.
There are those who seek to explain the minutiae of the Lord’s life as a man. I prefer to enrich my knowledge - as limited as it is - through her mysteries.