CONTRADICTION · HISTORICAL
Did Jesus Bear His Own Cross?
Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull.
As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross.
The differing accounts of who carried the cross suggest inconsistencies in the Gospel narratives, challenging their reliability as cohesive accounts of Jesus' final hours.
THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSE
Jesus began carrying the cross, but Simon was later compelled to help. The Gospels highlight different aspects of the event, providing complementary details.
THE ISLAMIC POSITION
The differing accounts reflect inconsistencies in the narrative. In Islam, such contradictions are null, emphasizing the clarity and reliability of divine revelation.
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Did Jesus Bear His Own Cross?