Jesus, as described in the New Testament, was most likely crucified on Friday April 3, 33 A.D.
The latest investigation, reported in the journal International Geology Review, focused on earthquake activity at the Dead Sea, located 13 miles from Jerusalem.
The Gospel of Matthew 27:51 mentions that an earthquake coincided with the crucifixion:
51 "And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split and the tombs broke open."
Read more: Bible-era earthquake reveals year of Jesus' crucifixion | Fox News
The latest investigation, reported in the journal International Geology Review, focused on earthquake activity at the Dead Sea, located 13 miles from Jerusalem.
The Gospel of Matthew 27:51 mentions that an earthquake coincided with the crucifixion:
51 "And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split and the tombs broke open."
Read more: Bible-era earthquake reveals year of Jesus' crucifixion | Fox News
