Did Paul Know that Peter and Cephas were Two Different People?

August 16, 2026 • 00:09:50
Did Paul Know that Peter and Cephas were Two Different People?
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Did Paul Know that Peter and Cephas were Two Different People?

Aug 16 2026 | 00:09:50

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Show Notes

Paul talks about Peter and Cephas as two quite distinct people when he writes to the Galatians, but Christian tradition has always identified them as the same person. Bart considers some of the common explanations for this, and explains why he believes they are separate people.

Read by Steve McCabe.

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