> Coffins weren't used in Jesus's day.
Ossuaries (bone boxes) were commonly used. After the body had lain out for some time, the remains were gathered and placed in the box.
I've read similar speculation to this story in a book called "The Jesus Dynasty". The author in that case didn't try to pretend any evidence that would come of the cave could be conclusive.
I don't understand how this filmmaker could claim anything other than a very interesting coincidence of names.
To have the bones of a man, his parent, and his descendants, the maker of the bone box would be located much later in time than thebodies from which the bones are 'harvested'. Fraud is too easy under such circumstances, especially when there was a booming business in 'religious artifacts'. The 'brother of Jesus' bone box was proven a fraud, but it likely gained the perpetrator of the original fraud a tidy sum of money from someone duped by it.
This is a valid and fascinating observation, which I have never seen discussed.
How many "muhameds" are there in the world today?
Were those names common? uncommon? Was there a published list of "most popular babies' names in 30 A.D.?
Inquiring minds...
I am a lifelong Catholic. I feel no need to defend my faith, I have nothing to apologize for; I do not feel compelled to force anyone to view my religion as I do. Or theirs. This is simply another "Inquirer" moment, for me.