Could Jesus Read?

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Could Jesus Read?

Apr 20 2021 | NaN

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Show Notes

Dr. Ehrman discusses the scriptural evidence that Jesus could read, with reference to research on literacy rates in the ancient world. Read by John Paul Middlesworth

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