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In 1990 a family tomb south of Jerusalem gave up an ornate bone box inscribed "Joseph son of Caiaphas", most likely the high priest who handed Jesus over to Pilate.
How it was checked
- EvidenceT6 PHYSICAL / MANUSCRIPT; Status: ADDED 2026-09-30
- Letter eraTHE PAYMENT c. 30 AD
- SourcesThe Caiaphas ossuary, Israel Museum; Reich, Biblical Archaeology Review 18:5 (1992).