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in the historical text in the book of Acts that one of the priests observed that it would be a good idea to sacrifice one man rather than the whole nation. 2 For further details see the versions of the gospel stories about the arrest of Jesus, the trials Jesus endured, his sentencing and the crucifixion, found in these chapters in the gospels: Matthew 26 and 27; Mark 14 and 15; Luke 22 and 23; John 18 and 19. A good summary can be viewed in Luke 22:47 - 24:53. 24 The significance of this curtain lies in its symbolic role as the Veil which separates the people from the Holy of Holies. In ancient Biblical Judaism, only the High Priest was ever permitted to enter into this most sacred place. For details see for example Luke 23:44-46. 25 See for example Luke 24:1-53; Acts 1:1-10.
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