A faded tiny scrap of papyrus caused an uproar when first unveiled in 2012. Why? Because this ancient fragment contains the phrases: “Jesus said to them, My wife…” and “she will be able to be my disciple.”
A debate ensued, inflamed by some church scholars over whether women should be clergy. Skepticism about the papyrus’ authenticity and charges of forgery were immediately made. Nevertheless, when tested by experts in electrical engineering, chemistry and biology at Columbia University, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, it was proven this month that the ink and papyrus are indeed ancient, and thus not a modern forgery.
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