04-01-2016, 04:09 PM
(04-01-2016, 03:43 PM)xxlt Wrote: They did some alt endings and focus grouped them. The crucifixion made final edit because focus groups liked it.
In all seriousness all of the gospels that made the final cut placed a lot of emphasis on the crucifixion. The martyr element was very big in building early support for the Christian Church.