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Is There Any Hard Evidence That Jesus Actually Existed?

34 min • 7 maj 2025

In this episode, Simon delves into the historical and archaeological records, exploring theories and debates surrounding one of history's most significant religious figures.

Author: Daven Hiskey

Host: Simon Whistler

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