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What time did Jesus die on that Friday?
What time did Jesus die on that Friday?
- 3 PM (correct)
- 12 PM
- 6 PM
- 9 PM
Why did the soldiers break the legs of the two thieves crucified with Jesus?
Why did the soldiers break the legs of the two thieves crucified with Jesus?
- To fulfill a religious ritual
- To check if they were still alive
- To extract information from them
- To hasten their deaths (correct)
What did one of the soldiers do when they found Jesus was already dead?
What did one of the soldiers do when they found Jesus was already dead?
- Broke his legs
- Pierced his side (correct)
- Left him hanging on the cross
- Moved him to a different cross
According to the gospel of John, what came out when Jesus' side was pierced?
According to the gospel of John, what came out when Jesus' side was pierced?
What is one aspect of Jesus' death that has been a source of great controversy?
What is one aspect of Jesus' death that has been a source of great controversy?
How have some authors interpreted the flow observed when Jesus' side was pierced?
How have some authors interpreted the flow observed when Jesus' side was pierced?
What does the Greek word 'πλευρα' (pleura) used by John imply about the wound?
What does the Greek word 'πλευρα' (pleura) used by John imply about the wound?
In which body part was it deemed probable that Jesus' wound was, based on historical accounts?
In which body part was it deemed probable that Jesus' wound was, based on historical accounts?
Why did the Jews ask Pontius Pilate to order crucifracture for the three crucified men?
Why did the Jews ask Pontius Pilate to order crucifracture for the three crucified men?
What measures did the soldiers take concerning Jesus when they realized he was already dead?
What measures did the soldiers take concerning Jesus when they realized he was already dead?
