Question of the Week: When was the temple veil torn in two?

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In this issue . . . Q&A: When was the temple veil torn in two? Video On Demand: Artificial Authority, Part 1 (Sidebar) Ken's Blog (Sidebar) News to Note Quick Look Answers ... with Ken Ham After Eden Network with Us! Q: When was the temple veil torn in two? A: The Gospel accounts seem to disagree as to when the temple veil was torn in two in relation to Christ's death. A quick look at the relevant passages will highlight this supposed contradiction. And Jesus cried out with a loud voice, and breathed His last. Then the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. (Mark 15:37–38) Then the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two. And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, "Father, 'into Your hands I commit My spirit.'" Having said this, He breathed His last. (Luke 23:45–46) At first glance, the differences between these passages may seem irreconcilable. However, there is a plausible solution which demonstrates that these passages are complementary rather than contradictory. There is a rather simple resolution to this issue: the temple veil tore at the same moment Jesus died. If three eyewitnesses were to record two simultaneous events, would they be forced to list the occurrences in the same order? Of course not. The individuals would be allowed to choose which one to report first. In this case, Matthew and Mark chose to highlight the death of Christ before mentioning the tearing of the temple veil. Luke chose to mention the veil before reporting the death of Christ. Continue reading to learn more about this issue—and why it's a big deal for Christians. News to Note Quick Look Skink link: A lizard with a true placenta? That's what researchers Daniel Blackburn and Alexander Fleming have discovered by dissecting Trachylepis ivensii, a rare species of African skink. Read more. Comet-created oceans?: Evolutionary scientists believe that water was needed for the evolution of life but have long debated how the early Earth could have been supplied with that water. Many have suggested that asteroids bombarding the earth about 4 billion years ago brought organic compounds and water, supplying the raw materials for life to evolve. Read more. Also: Twincredibles Evolution of bubble wrap Sugary signatures And Don't Miss . . . Answers ... with Ken Ham radio program Bruce Willis—he understands the problem! Defending the faith—does it matter? Cloning—what's the real issue? Natural science museums—perverting our children! Evolution—does it cause abortion? After Eden Network with Us! Answers in Genesis Answers in Genesis Creation Museum Creation Museum Ark Encounter Ark Encounter Answers Magazine   Note: Facebook and Twitter are both social networking sites with user-contributed content. Children should not visit the sites without parental supervision.  Free app for iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad	This Week . . . Feedback: Flesh and Blood (Oct 14) Already Gone: Introduction (Oct 13) Time to Abandon Postmodernism: Living a New Way (Oct 12) Contradictions: When Was the Temple Veil Torn in Two? (Oct 11) Kids Love Heroes! (Oct 10) Thorny Pigs (Oct 9) Video On Demand Artificial Authority, Part 1 Watch Video Ken's Blog Museum Advisory Board Member Visits the Museum Shepherds That Lead the Sheep Astray The Ark Is News in Bangkok Already Compromised Honoring Two Heroes of the Faith Previous entries Prayer Requests View the current prayer requests to keep track of and pray for current ministry needs. Resources IndoctriNation (public schools documentary) Answers Magazine Subscription: United States The First Christmas Town 2012 Creation Calendar More current bestsellers Upcoming Events Kentucky The Genesis Flood: Celebrating 50 Years, October 14–15 Kentucky Answers for Pastors 2011, October 18–20 Tennessee Cordova, October 23–24 Tennessee College Speaking - Mid America Baptist Theological Seminary, October 25 California Sacramento - Psalm 119 Conference, November 4–5 More events
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