Hi All! Ultimately, the validity of this find is a matter of faith, no? There are no known DNA samples from the family in question - Mary, Joseph, Jesus or James. Additionally, consider that other archeological finds that supposedly relate to the life and times of Jesus - and other biblical personages - have been questioned from the moment of discovery, or were proven not to be what they were first thought to be. The best conclusion will be an educated and controversial guess - based on faith - by biblical scholars. Christian biblical scholars will be more inclined to believe this is from James, son of Mary and Joseph, brother of Jesus. Non-Christian biblical scholars will likely consider this an unproven matter of faith. I hope my cynicism and lack of faith will not draw criticism, as I'm just one scholarly voice amongst many. Sincerely, Jay Heuman Visitor & Volunteer Services Coordinator Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE, 68102 342-3300 (telephone) 342-2376 (fax) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Museum * Etymology: Latin Museum place for learned occupation, from Greek Mouseion, from neuter of Mouseios of the Muses, from Mousa * an institution devoted to the procurement, care, study, and display of objects of lasting interest or value; also, a place where objects are exhibited. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~