Researchers have finally succeeded in deciphering an ancient papyrus with mirror writing on both sides.
It is now almost certain that the 'Gospel of Jesus' Wife' is nothing more than a modern-day forgery.
A 1,900-year-old papyrus containing a cure for 'drunken headaches' has been translated by researchers.
A fragment of papyrus with writing that references the wife of Jesus is believed to be genuine.
The article was expected to detail the discovery of a 4th century parchment which references Jesus' wife.
The recently revealed papyrus fragment referencing the wife of Jesus is said to be a 'clumsy forgery'.
A message inked on an ancient scrap of papyrus seems to suggest that Jesus may have been married.
Ancient papyrus fragments belonging to the book have been found in Australia's Queensland Museum.