Finding Jesus: Faith, Fact, Forgery

The Pilate Stone

The archaeological investigation zeroes in on crucial artifacts that connect to Pontius Pilate - the inscription on the Stone that proves his existence, as well as the recent discovery of Herod the Great’s Jerusalem Palace, which historians believe is where Pilate tried Jesus. Explore the life of Pilate before, during and after the trial of Jesus.

Raising Lazarus

Examine the Orthodox tradition connecting Lazarus and his relics with the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Understand one of Jesus’ greatest miracles – the raising of a man four days dead and explore the consequences for both Jesus and his friend.

The Childhood Home of Jesus

Unpack the archaeology of the first century house believed to be the childhood home of Jesus. Examine what is known about Jesus’ early life and his formative relationship with his mother Mary.

The Tomb of King Herod

The ‘Tomb of King Herod’ was a huge news story when it was unearthed by Israeli archaeologist Ehud Netzer in 2007. But does it really belong to the King? Unpack the epic story of the client king of Judea, as well as how Herod intersects with the Nativity story as told by the Gospel of Matthew.

The Bones of St. Peter

Explore the history of St Peter’s relics, including those rediscovered under St Peter’s Basilica in the 1940s.

Doubting Thomas

Examine Thomas’ story outside the New Testament, in particular the Christian traditions connecting him with India.