Was Jesus Crucified on Friday?
Most Christians take for granted that Jesus was crucified on a Friday, and have therefore embraced that the Friday before Easter should be celebrated as “Good Friday.” On this year’s Good Friday, it’s worth asking whether Jesus of Nazareth was, in fact, crucified on a Friday. Many scholars say no, and they point to Wednesday as the more likely day of his crucifixion. For a good overview of the debate, check out…
“On What Day Was Jesus Crucified?”
GotQuestions.org is a great resource, with articles on many questions Christians often ask about the Bible, church history, or their daily lives. This article is but one example.
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