Last Supper was a day earlier, scientist claims

[sanity seeker]

I don't know what's sadder... that this is considered scholarly or that Yahoo! covers this nonsense as if it's meaningful. :rolleyes:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110418/wl_uk_afp/britainreligionchristianseaster

LONDON (AFP) – Christians have long celebrated Jesus Christ's Last Supper on Maundy Thursday but new research released Monday claims to show it took place on the Wednesday before the crucifixion.

Professor Colin Humphreys, a scientist at the University of Cambridge, believes it is all due to a calendar mix-up -- and asserts his findings strengthen the case for finally introducing a fixed date for Easter.

Humphreys uses a combination of biblical, historical and astronomical research to try to pinpoint the precise nature and timing of Jesus's final meal with his disciples before his death.

(more at link above)

[lostsheep]

I don't know what's sadder... that this is considered scholarly or that Yahoo! covers this nonsense as if it's meaningful. :rolleyes:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110418/wl_uk_afp/britainreligionchristianseaster

Hah! I thought the same thing, and I wondered if it would be mentioned here. People are so desperate to lend credence to their fantasy.

[sanity seeker]

Hah! I thought the same thing, and I wondered if it would be mentioned here. People are so desperate to lend credence to their fantasy.

I was searching to see if someone else brought it here already. I saw this on Yahoo! this morning and it just made me crazy! :o

[ghoulslime]

Does the Easter Bunny have a green bonnet or a pink bonnet? It's soooooo newsworthy! :rolleyes:

[Sol]

uses a combination of biblical, historical and astronomical research to try to pinpoint the precise nature and timing of Jesus's final meal with his disciples before his death.

If he'd also included a combination of ouiji board, tarot cards and the laying on of friggin hands..
I'd have a little more confidence in the precision of his findings...:eh: