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the Nazarene distorted ancient prophecies
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relating to the rise of our Messiah
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and spread rumor that he would rise from his own death
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after three days.
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Roman crucifixion really doesn't allow for that, Caiaphas.
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Nevertheless, by allowing his body to be entombed
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and not consumed by wild beasts,
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you've granted an opportunity to his followers
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to enact the appearance of resurrection.
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And as we know, in Jerusalem, the appearance of a thing
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is often as potent as the thing itself.
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You believe they will raid the tomb after three days?