Episode Details

Much of what we think we know about the crucifixion of Jesus on Golgotha is inaccurate. So we set out to better understand the crucifixion—to more fully comprehend the suffering Christ endured. What did it really look like? Do we have any archaeological evidence? And what exactly happened on Good Friday?

To find out, we consulted archaeologists, physicians, and historians—piecing together ancient texts with modern discovery—and modeling the entire story for the first time. Join us as we reveal what the crucifixion on Calvary actually looked like and what it meant for the cross, once a symbol of Roman terror, to become the ultimate symbol of hope found in the empty tomb.

Watch the full interview with Dr. Jonathan Moore: http://y2u.be/Hlw0Ghqejp8
Read the full article by Dr. Scott Stripling and Dr. Jonathan Moore: https://shorturl.at/qphdF

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0:00 Intro - What really happened at Golgotha
1:45 Chapter 1: Crucifixion & the Romans
4:06 The Tau Cross
7:12 Crucifixion as torture
9:40 Chapter 2: Archaeological Discoveries
12:25 More discoveries - Nail placement
15:27 Nails in Caiaphas’ tomb
17:03 Chapter 3: How was Jesus crucified?
20:02 Conclusion: Jesus lifts us up

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