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Easter: What's the Story with Barabbas?

April 14, 2025 • Dave Roos and Helen Bond • Season 3 • Episode 107

The enigmatic figure of Barabbas appears in all four gospels as a "bandit" or "insurrectionist" who is released from prison by Pontius Pilate instead of Jesus. In this special Easter episode, Helen and Dave explore the (many) theories about Barabbas' backstory and what he may have represented to the gospel authors.

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