Instrument of Jesus' crucifixion
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title:
Instrument of Jesus' crucifixion
text:
The instrument of Jesus' crucifixion is generally taken to have been composed of an upright wooden beam to which was added a transom, thus forming a "cruciform" or T-shaped structure. Most Christian denominations present the Christian cross in this form, and the tradition of the T-shape can be traced to early Christianity and the Church fathers. Nonetheless, some late-19th century scholars maintained that it was a simple stake. In 2011 Gunnar Samuelsson concluded that there is not enough evidenc
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description:
The shape of the structure on which Jesus was crucified.
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instrument_of_Jesus%27_crucifixion
date created:
2006-07-22T21:12:47Z
date modified:
2024-09-08T10:33:59Z
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