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To: LS

The “Abba” cave discovered in Jerusalem held the remains of a crucified man. He was crucified through the hands, not the wrist:

https://jamestabor.com/the-abba-cave-crucifixion-nails-and-the-last-hasmonean-king/


25 posted on 04/12/2016 5:40:14 AM PDT by Boogieman
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To: Boogieman

I wouldn’t assume that crucifixion was always done exactly the same way. People can be nailed through the wrist, or they can be nailed through the palm and their weight supported a different way (ropes around the wrists, etc.).


52 posted on 04/12/2016 8:40:10 AM PDT by Campion (Halten Sie sich unbedingt an die Lehre!)
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