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Gospel Discrepancies: Why Matthew and Luke Tell Different Christmas Stories

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman

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The Significance of 40 and Views on Suicide

This chapter explores the symbolic meaning of the number 40 in biblical texts, particularly its representation of time and the differing accounts of Jesus' baptism. It also examines early Christian and Jewish perspectives on suicide, highlighting a shift in interpretation from acceptance to condemnation influenced by later theological developments.

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