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Roman crucifixion
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How Many Times Was Jesus Whipped? The Brutal Truth Behind Scripture’s Silence
The silence of the Gospels isn’t accidental. Early Christian writers like Justin Martyr (2nd century) and Origen (3rd century) would later grapple with the...
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How Many Times Was Jesus Flogged? The Brutal Truth Behind Scripture’s Most Haunting Punishment
Flogging wasn’t just a prelude to crucifixion; it was a calculated instrument of control. The flagrum —a short whip with leather thongs embedded with bone...