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\u201cThe simple fact that the Christian fellowship, founded on belief in Jesus\u2019 resurrection, came into existence and flourished in the very city where he was executed and buried is powerful evidence for the historicity of the empty tomb.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nWilliam Lane Craig<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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