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Jesus, Contradicted: Why There are Gospel Differences (w/ Mike Licona)

The Sean McDowell Show

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Crafting Historical Speeches: Accuracy and Memory in Historiography

This chapter explores the challenges historians face in documenting ancient speeches, emphasizing the concept of 'verisimilitude' as used by figures like Thucydides and Sallust. It highlights the reliance on memory and context for reconstructing these historical narratives, acknowledging the limitations of recorded accounts.

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