[Brilliant]

Jesus’ mother, Mary, died and was buried in Ephesus, a city in modern day Turkey. So it’s not likely that a tomb found in Israel would refer to the same Mary.

[Tirian]

few people spoke of how common such names were during the first century

It's like finding a grave for "John Smith" and concluding no one named John Smith survived thereafter....

[AngieGOP]

“Jesus’ mother, Mary, died and was buried in Ephesus, a city in modern day Turkey. So it’s not likely that a tomb found in Israel would refer to the same Mary.”

As a Catholic I was taught that Mary, ascended into Heaven. Would that not mean that she was not buried?

[AngieGOP]

“Jesus’ mother, Mary, died and was buried in Ephesus, a city in modern day Turkey. So it’s not likely that a tomb found in Israel would refer to the same Mary.”

As a Catholic I was taught that Mary, ascended into Heaven. Would that not mean that she was not buried?

[AngieGOP]

“Jesus’ mother, Mary, died and was buried in Ephesus, a city in modern day Turkey. So it’s not likely that a tomb found in Israel would refer to the same Mary.”

As a Catholic I was taught that Mary, ascended into Heaven. Would that not mean that she was not buried?

[massgopguy]

Mary Magdeline was buried in Ephesus. Mary Queen of Knights was buried at the base of Mount Olivet.