The Jesus Tomb Refuted

Asbury Scholar, Ben Witherington, refutes the Jesus Tomb in his blog. Witherington is best known for his work on the ossuary of James discovered just a few years ago. Here's a brief list of his refutation of the validity of the tomb being that of Christ's.

1) The names inscribed on the tomb are written in three difference languages - one is written in Aramaic, another in Hebrew, and another in Greek. This suggests a multi-generational tomb.

2) None of the brothers of Jesus listed in the NT are named Matthew. What makes us believe that this tomb is more reliable than the NT?

3) Mary Magdalene is called 'Maria' in the 1st century. She is never referred to as Mariamene as the tomb suggests.

4) Jesus is never called 'son of Joseph' by anyone in the NT. Again, why would we assume that the 'Jesus' inscribed on this tomb is the historical Jesus?

5) The ornamental design of the tomb is meant to attract attention, not exactly helpful for a sect of persecuted Jesus followers who wish to remain unseen.