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Money, St. John the Baptist and Bulgaria - Epictetus - 08-13-2010 The latest episode of “celebrity archaeology” has St. John the Baptist’s bones being discovered in a Bulgarian monastery. In a Wall Street Journal article, at least one official is being refreshingly honest about how money plays a part in all this. Some relevant quotes: Quote: "I'm not religious but these relics are in the premier league," says Simeon Djankov, Bulgaria's finance minister and an avowed atheist. "The revenue potential for Bulgaria is clear."… Re: Money, St. John the Baptist and Bulgaria - Jona Lendering - 08-13-2010 Quote:The latest episode of “celebrity archaeology” has St. John the Baptist’s bones being discovered in a Bulgarian monastery.What I found discouraging, is the insult to the reader that is implied in the original article. You don't have to be a great scholar to be aware of the fact that those bones are also venerated in Rome and Damascus. Anyone will ask "isn't that bizarre?" Even if you really have those bones, it is wise to address the doubts of the reader. Otherwise, you sound unconvincing and lose credit. I blogged about it here. |