Reliability of Ancient Manuscripts on the Life of Jesus

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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?

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?

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?

Blood and water Signup and view all the answers

What is one aspect of Jesus' death that has been a source of great controversy?

The nature of the wound in his side Signup and view all the answers

How have some authors interpreted the flow observed when Jesus' side was pierced?

As ascites or urine Signup and view all the answers

What does the Greek word 'πλευρα' (pleura) used by John imply about the wound?

It denotes laterality and often implies the ribs Signup and view all the answers

In which body part was it deemed probable that Jesus' wound was, based on historical accounts?

Thorax (chest) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Jews ask Pontius Pilate to order crucifracture for the three crucified men?

To hasten their deaths before the Sabbath began Signup and view all the answers

What measures did the soldiers take concerning Jesus when they realized he was already dead?

They pierced his side to verify his death Signup and view all the answers

Reliability of Ancient Manuscripts on the Life of Jesus

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Questions and Answers

What time did Jesus die on that Friday?

Why did the soldiers break the legs of the two thieves crucified with Jesus?

What did one of the soldiers do when they found Jesus was already dead?

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?

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?

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?

What measures did the soldiers take concerning Jesus when they realized he was already dead?

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