Did Jesus Believe in Armed Resistance to the Romans?

September 01, 2022 00:07:13
Did Jesus Believe in Armed Resistance to the Romans?
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Did Jesus Believe in Armed Resistance to the Romans?

Sep 01 2022 | 00:07:13

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Dr. Ehrman argues that the disciples were likely not armed and the story of them having swords at Jesus' arrest was a distorted memory. Read by John Paul Middlesworth

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