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Catholic Answers Focus
#532 The Accurate Date of the Crucifixion - Jimmy Akin
Mar 27, 2024
Guest Jimmy Akin discusses the accurate date of Jesus' crucifixion, exploring historical clues from sources like the gospels and Josephus' writings. They delve into the debate on AD 30 vs. AD 33, narrowing down the timeframe through key events like John the Baptist's ministry and Pontius Pilate's governorship.
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- Modern scholarship debates between AD 30 and AD 33 for Jesus' crucifixion date.
- Clues point towards Jesus' crucifixion on Friday, April 3rd, AD 33, aligning Passover timing and historical context.
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Dating Jesus' Crucifixion: AD 30 vs. AD 33
Modern scholarship offers two main candidate years for Jesus' crucifixion: AD 30 and AD 33. While the traditional AD 33 date is widely known, recent advocacy has emerged for the AD 30 date. Scholars, regardless of affiliation, gravitate towards historical evidence indicating Jesus' existence and crucifixion in one of these two years.
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