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“In terms of the historical record, I should also point out that there is no account in any ancient source whatsoever about King Herod slaughtering children in or around Bethlehem, or anyplace else. No other author, biblical or otherwise, mentions this event. Is it, like John's account of Jesus' death, a detail made up by Matthew in order to make some kind of theological point?”

Quote by Bart D. Ehrman

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Bart D. Ehrman is a renowned American scholar specializing in early Christian literature and biblical studies. Born on October 5, 1955, he currently holds a professorship at a university. more

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