Lunar Sabbath
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    Passover Eclipse 32 AD

    High Level 2

    Fact

    A solar eclipse occurred at Passover 32 AD - the sun was darkened

    Evidence

    • Luke 23:44-45 - 'Darkness came over the whole land… the sun's light failed'

    • This cannot be a normal solar eclipse at Passover (full moon)

    • However, atmospheric/miraculous darkness is described

    • Phlegon of Tralles recorded an eclipse and earthquake in the 4th year of the 202nd Olympiad

    • The 4th year of 202nd Olympiad = 32/33 AD

    • This secular record aligns with gospel accounts

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    Crucifixion 32 AD Very High

    The darkness at the crucifixion is recorded both in Scripture and by the secular historian Phlegon, who dates it to the 4th year of the 202nd Olympiad (32/33 AD).