Podcast: How Do You Make Sense of the Killing of Ananias and Sapphira?
Greg considers: “Who actually killed Ananias and Sapphira.” This ancient murder mystery has enormous theological implications! Listen as Inspector Boyd hunts for clues and builds a most compelling case.
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Tags: Crucifixion of the Warrior God, Cruciform Theology
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