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“ἀπέλυσεν τὸν Βαραββᾶν”: Legal Release and Narrative Irony in Mark 15:15

Posted on January 15, 2015 by New Testament Greek

Introduction: The Inversion of Justice Mark 15:15 includes this concise but pivotal clause: ἀπέλυσεν αὐτοῖς τὸν Βαραββᾶν — “He released Barabbas to them.” This clause marks a dramatic reversal: Barabbas, a known insurrectionist (Mark 15:7), is set free, while Study … Continue reading →

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