Finding Jesus' bones?

[labibliofile]

There quite literally has been attempts at finding the bones of Jesus, so it has to be metaphorical. We use the term "bare bones" when we mean only the most essential, so perhaps he means something along those lines.

This is very interesting to know. In my opinion, as many others have stated, finding the bones is a metaphor to delve into the crux of the matter and find the true essence of what Jesus believed in and his true teachings.

[starshipsaga]

Like others, I saw this as a metaphor. Much like when people say "pare something down to the bone", I took the author's term to mean getting down to the foundation of an idea or concept - in this case, the core principles of Jesus' teachings. It is fascinating to read others' responses though, due to this interesting word choice, there are a lot of very intriguing interpretations here!

[Kibet Hillary]

The goal in reality was to find the essence of the teachings of Jesus and give it back to the world. That is how he was to help. I think literally he did achieve the goal. But when trying to look at this through the eye of the Bible then he went on further to taint the teaching of Jesus that he was supposed to correct. This is my view.

[DogoMulla]

This, in my opinion, is geared at controversy. Religious issues are very sensitive in the least. Finding, or the quest of the same, of the remains of 'the risen' is certainly something that non-Christians would be interested in. I say it's far-fetched.

[Philip Chepsingil]

I belief that it was used as a metaphor because in real sense, Jesus bones can't be found.

[briellejee]

This, in my opinion, is geared at controversy. Religious issues are very sensitive in the least. Finding, or the quest of the same, of the remains of 'the risen' is certainly something that non-Christians would be interested in. I say it's far-fetched.

I agree that it's far-fetched. I don't honestly see the point of going back deeper especially in religion when it's already been presented int he bible. This makes it seem like they have still doubts on the belief system

[Kibet Hillary]

I think he did but not in the way I had anticipated. My expectation about how the end of the book would be seemed to be met. I thought he would have tried to restore the essence of the teaching but not come up with new concepts.

[Moddesser Elahi]

The "Jesus bones" is a metaphor used for unconditional love. Richard L. Haight thinks that "Jesus bones" is present
at every place where there is unconditional love for everyone.

[briellejee]

The "Jesus bones" is a metaphor used for unconditional love. Richard L. Haight thinks that "Jesus bones" is present
at every place where there is unconditional love for everyone.

I thought it meant his untarnished teachings? People ahve been twisting Jesus' words and that's why his bones meant his original teachings that are not revised by men. However, I do agree that Jesus's main lesson for all of us is to have unconditional love for everyone.

[Christal Merkey]

The Bible has been translated into different languages so many times over so many years. I wonder if that is what Height means by 'corrupted'? Now, the bones thing, I'd like to see that one because there is just no way He was ascended into Heaven, bones and all. Now, spiritually, yes, I can see that, but physically? I don't know.

[Ceciliakrex]

If Isness is God as the writer believes perhaps he was told to find Jesus's bones which would have led to a deeper spiritual understanding to keep seeking truth. He would learn about eternal life because Jesus was resurrected. He is forever alive and will raise others to this state

[Moddesser Elahi]

The "Jesus bones" is a metaphor used for unconditional love. Richard L. Haight thinks that "Jesus bones" is present
at every place where there is unconditional love for everyone.

I thought it meant his untarnished teachings? People ahve been twisting Jesus' words and that's why his bones meant his original teachings that are not revised by men. However, I do agree that Jesus's main lesson for all of us is to have unconditional love for everyone.

Yaa, I feel it's mainly about unconditional love.

[Roxanne Thomas]

I have to admit, I was caught off guard by the statement, especially being that this is the first time I have come across it. Maybe it has something to do with the truth about Jesus, who He really is and what His teachings are. Or maybe it's about His resurrection, and what actually happened.

[Mouricia Allen]

I think everyone is on the same page about it being metaphorical.

[Poppy Drear]

To me, it seems like a pretty confusing metaphor. In general, I wish authors would use more straightforward language when discussing enlightenment - every book I've read on the subject uses entirely different terms, and I wish I could keep track of all of the metaphors more easily!