David Tombs – The Crucifixion of Jesus: Torture, Sexual Abuse, and the Scandal of the Cross

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Episode (Trigger Warning): David Tombs lays out his case for the crucifixion of Jesus as a form of state-sponsored sexual violence and considers the theological and pastoral implications of his […] The post David Tombs – The Crucifixion of Jesus: Torture, Sexual Abuse, and the Scandal of the Cross first appeared on OnScript.

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