Where is the Tomb of Jesus?

The video explores the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, its historical significance, and the debate over its authenticity as the site of Jesus's tomb. It discusses the role of Emperor Constantine in its excavation and the archaeological evidence supporting or refuting its authenticity. Alternative sites, such as the Garden Tomb, are also examined. The video highlights the impact of pilgrimage and the transformation of the Holy Land by Christian pilgrims.

Which Christian denominations share ownership of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre?

• Catholic, Armenian Apostolic, Greek Orthodox

• Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist

• Mormon, Jehovah's Witness, Seventh-day Adventist

• Anglican, Presbyterian, Quaker

What is the primary source of literary accounts for the crucifixion and burial of Jesus?

• The Apocrypha

• The New Testament Gospels

• The Old Testament

• The Dead Sea Scrolls

Who was responsible for commissioning the Church of the Holy Sepulchre?

• Emperor Nero

• Emperor Constantine

• Emperor Hadrian

• Emperor Augustus

What was the role of the Bishop of Jerusalem in the establishment of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre?

• He designed the church

• He funded the construction

• He initiated the excavation for the tomb

• He opposed its construction

What is a common feature of Roman-era burials mentioned in the video?

• Cremation urns

• Single-person tombs with shelves

• Burial niches called loculi

• Wooden coffins

What is a major challenge in confirming the authenticity of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre?

• Lack of any archaeological evidence

• The presence of multiple tombs

• The 300-year gap in tradition

• The absence of Christian graffiti

What was the significance of the Temple of Aphrodite in the context of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre?

• It was a place of Christian worship

• It was demolished to uncover the alleged tomb of Jesus

• It was a Roman military base

• It was a Jewish synagogue

What is the Garden Tomb, and why is it significant?

• A Jewish burial site, significant for its artifacts

• A Byzantine church, significant for its mosaics

• A proposed alternative site for Jesus's tomb

• A Roman temple, significant for its architecture

What did the archaeologist Gabriel Barquet conclude about the Garden Tomb?

• It was from the Medieval period

• It was from the Byzantine period

• It was from the Iron Age

• It was from the Roman period

What is a key difference between the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Garden Tomb?

• Both are monumental buildings

• The Church is a modern garden, while the Garden Tomb is a monumental building

• The Church is a monumental building, while the Garden Tomb is a modern garden

• Both are modern gardens