By Staff
BERRIEN SPRINGS – Up until two weeks ago, "ossuary" wasn't a word too often brought up in general conversation. That changed, however, thanks to the Discovery Channel's airing of "The Lost Tomb of Jesus," a program that has brought about much debate in Christian and secular circles alike.
In light of these recent conversations, the Horn Archaeological Museum, part of the Institute of Archaeology on the campus of Andrews University, is hosting a special lecture on Tuesday, March 13, at 7 p.m. in the museum.
Biblical archaeologists Dr. Randy Younker and Dr. Paul Ray, from Andrews University's Institute of Archaeology, will be joined by New Testament scholar Dr. Richard Choi to share their views on the claim of the discovery of Jesus tomb and what it means for Christians.
Attendees will have the opportunity to view an actual ossuary (bone box) from the time of Jesus, a model of a tomb with a rolling stone doorway, as well as see pictures of the discovery of the "Lost Tomb of Jesus." The Andrews University Alumni Office will serve refreshments under the museum's Bedouin tent following the presentation.
The Institute of Archaeology conducts and manages the Biblical archaeological research and education programs at Andrews University, and is based within the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary on campus. The Institute's work, pioneered by Siegfried Horn nearly 40 years ago, has been foundational to archaeological research worldwide, and has led to worldwide acceptance of Adventist archaeology as good science which remains true to Scripture. The Institute's Hisban Project in Jordan has been a pioneer in Islamic archaeology, which has offered significant opportunities for inter-faith dialogue and understanding in Jordan and beyond.
The Institute of Archaeology and Siegfried H. Horn Museum are located on Old US 31 in Berrien Springs. Just south of the Andrews University campus, the museum is at the northeast corner of Old US 31 and Garland Avenue, adjacent to Apple Valley Market and the University Medical Center. The entrance is on the parking lot side (west) of the building.
Founded in 1874, Andrews University is the flagship institution of higher education for the Seventh-day Adventist church, located one-half mile east of the U.S. 31 Bypass in Berrien Springs.