Dig Deeper - Acts Chapter 5: Was Luke Mistaken?
Pastor focuses in on Gamaliel's Speech found in Acts 5:34-39.
We know about Gamliel from the Bible, the writings of Josephus and rabbinical writings:
Grandson of the Jewish teacher Hillel
Especially influential ca 25-50 A.D.
President of the Sanhedrin
A devout and respected Pharisee
Teacher of Saul of Tarsus (Acts 22:3)
In comparing Josephus' writings with the Bible we find an issue with Acts 5:36-37 "Some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men rallied to him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. After him, Judas…
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