Barabbas: The Man Who Escaped Death

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In the Easter story, Pontius Pilate offered the mob a stark choice – condemn Jesus to crucifixion, or set free Barabbas, a convicted murderer and insurrectionist. To Pilate’s astonishment, they cried for Barabbas’ release over the innocent Christ. So as Jesus was led away to be executed in his place, Barabbas escaped the death he […]