The incredible story of 70 ancient books hidden in a cave for nearly 2,000 years

By Nick Pryer

The image is eerily familiar: a bearded young man with flowing curly hair. After lying for nearly 2,000 years hidden in a cave in the Holy Land, the fine detail is difficult to determine. But in a certain light it is not difficult to interpret the marks around the figure’s brow as a crown of thorns.

The extraordinary picture of one of the recently discovered hoard of up to 70 lead codices – booklets – found in a cave in the hills overlooking the Sea of Galilee is one reason Bible historians are clamouring to get their hands on the ancient artefacts.

If genuine, this could be the first-ever portrait of Jesus Christ, possibly even created in the lifetime of those who knew him.

Discovery: The impression on this booklet cover shows what could be the earliest image of Christ

The tiny booklet, a little smaller than a modern credit card, is sealed on all sides and has a three-dimensional representation of a human head on both the front and the back. One appears to have a beard and the other is without. Even the maker’s fingerprint can be seen in the lead impression. Beneath both figures is a line of as-yet undeciphered text in an ancient Hebrew script.

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The incredible story of 70 ancient books hidden in a cave for nearly 2,000 years

By Nick Pryer

The image is eerily familiar: a bearded young man with flowing curly hair. After lying for nearly 2,000 years hidden in a cave in the Holy Land, the fine detail is difficult to determine. But in a certain light it is not difficult to interpret the marks around the figure’s brow as a crown of thorns.

The extraordinary picture of one of the recently discovered hoard of up to 70 lead codices – booklets – found in a cave in the hills overlooking the Sea of Galilee is one reason Bible historians are clamouring to get their hands on the ancient artefacts.

If genuine, this could be the first-ever portrait of Jesus Christ, possibly even created in the lifetime of those who knew him.

Discovery: The impression on this booklet cover shows what could be the earliest image of Christ

The tiny booklet, a little smaller than a modern credit card, is sealed on all sides and has a three-dimensional representation of a human head on both the front and the back. One appears to have a beard and the other is without. Even the maker’s fingerprint can be seen in the lead impression. Beneath both figures is a line of as-yet undeciphered text in an ancient Hebrew script.

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IRELAND: Israeli speaker nearly lynched by Muslims and Muslim sympathizers

INN –Solon Solomon, a former member of the Knesset’s legal department, had been invited to speak to law students at the university, but Palestine Solidarity Society (PSS) and Sinn Fein hecklers forced him to abandon the lecture hall. They surrounded the room to which he fled until security men rescued him.

Meanwhile, members of the Northern Ireland Friends of Israel ran into another room until they could leave safely.

After security guards ushered Solomon into a taxi, the anti-Israeli mob attacked the vehicle and tried to break its windows. The taxi ran over the foot of one of the protesters who was attempting  to stop the vehicle.

The Belfast Herald noted that Israeli Professor Geoffrey Alderman had been invited to join a panel at a Queen’s Festival event but the invitation later was rescinded without explanation. The newspaper wrote of the incident at Queen’s University, “This is not actually an issue about being pro or anti Israel. It’s about being pro-freedom of speech.”

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We have been told that disciplinary proceedings are a matter for the university authorities,” reported the student newspaper The Gown. “Offenses of misconduct [at the university] include criminal damage, nuisance behavior and disorderly behavior. If
an individual is found to have carried out an offense it could result in a £150 fine or expulsion from the University.”

University official Sarah Wheeler said, “It’s very sad really, I suppose in 25 years as an academic, I’ve never seen anyone shouted down after five minutes speaking.”

A Sinn Fein member told the student newspaper, “It’s a disgrace we invited a war criminal. There was meant to be a debate but they only invited one side.” Sinn Fein during its extreme terrorist days received assistance and training from Palestinian terror groups. Although it has “renounced” terrorism, the organization continues to be partisanly anti-Israel.

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IRELAND: Israeli speaker nearly lynched by Muslims and Muslim sympathizers

INN –Solon Solomon, a former member of the Knesset’s legal department, had been invited to speak to law students at the university, but Palestine Solidarity Society (PSS) and Sinn Fein hecklers forced him to abandon the lecture hall. They surrounded the room to which he fled until security men rescued him.

Meanwhile, members of the Northern Ireland Friends of Israel ran into another room until they could leave safely.

After security guards ushered Solomon into a taxi, the anti-Israeli mob attacked the vehicle and tried to break its windows. The taxi ran over the foot of one of the protesters who was attempting  to stop the vehicle.

The Belfast Herald noted that Israeli Professor Geoffrey Alderman had been invited to join a panel at a Queen’s Festival event but the invitation later was rescinded without explanation. The newspaper wrote of the incident at Queen’s University, “This is not actually an issue about being pro or anti Israel. It’s about being pro-freedom of speech.”

“

We have been told that disciplinary proceedings are a matter for the university authorities,” reported the student newspaper The Gown. “Offenses of misconduct [at the university] include criminal damage, nuisance behavior and disorderly behavior. If
an individual is found to have carried out an offense it could result in a £150 fine or expulsion from the University.”

University official Sarah Wheeler said, “It’s very sad really, I suppose in 25 years as an academic, I’ve never seen anyone shouted down after five minutes speaking.”

A Sinn Fein member told the student newspaper, “It’s a disgrace we invited a war criminal. There was meant to be a debate but they only invited one side.” Sinn Fein during its extreme terrorist days received assistance and training from Palestinian terror groups. Although it has “renounced” terrorism, the organization continues to be partisanly anti-Israel.

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