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Was Paul Authorized to Persecute Christians?
A reader's questions prompts Bart to consider the historical accuracy of Acts' depiction of the apostle Paul. Read by John Paul Middlesworth.

Did The Curtain in The Temple Really Rip in Half at Jesus' Crucifixion?
Bart explores the ways in which the ripping of the temple curtain was a distorted memory. Read by Sharon Roberts.

Was Jesus An Ascetic Street Preacher or A Man With A Plan?
Was Jesus An Ascetic Street Preacher Or A Man With A Plan? A Platinum Post By Omar Robb. Read by Sharon Roberts

Did The Twelve Become Only Three? Platinum post by Douglas Wadeson MD
Douglas Wadeson, in a guest post, speculates that most of the disciples left the movement following Jesus's death. Read by John Paul Middlesworth.

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Did Pilate Really Release A Dangerous Criminal, Barabbas, at Jesus' Trial?
Read by Ken Teutsch.