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April 13, 2025

Illustrated Bible Life

First-Century Burials

When Lazarus died, he was buried in a tomb that had been hollowed from a cave, with a stone laid across the entrance (John 11:38). This is similar to the tomb in which Jesus himself was laid after His crucifixion. What kind of burial practices accompanied the burial of the dead? Let's learn more about "First-Century Burials" in this week's article.

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