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Why was Jesus, if he existed, was crucified right side up instead of the usual head toward the ground? (self.askhistorians)

submitted 5 days ago by Patnou to c/askhistorians

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[–] JeeBaiChow 5 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Here's another one: if crucifixion was considered an established way of brutally killing one, why is his suffering considered so profound, when presumably several others had gone through the same? I know it's about the return, but he could have done that after falling into a ravine or something mundane like that.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 days ago

I think it's obvious looking at it this way Jesus is either

a) an amalgamation of various characters smooshed together to tell a more clear story, sort of like king Arthur..

b) a real specific story that just got a lot of attention like George Floyd or Eric Garner.