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Reading the Bible can raise many questions, and it is not always easy to find answers on your own. We publish answers to frequently asked questions, so the question you want to ask may already have been answered here.
Why do Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Christ was crucified on an upright stake?
Archaeological data indicates that in antiquity, several different forms of the cross were utilized for execution; during the first half of the first century, the cruciform shape was the most prevalent. There is, of course, no absolutely definitive data regarding the precise shape of the Cross of Christ; however, that is beside the point. Jehovah's Witnesses maintain that Christ was crucified on a stake because they desire to differentiate themselves from Christians on this issue as well, rather than because they possess any knowledge about it that we lack…
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