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BuffaloBill · 01-25-2004, 10:41 AM

Where can I find an answer to this:

Was the mob which was about to stone the adultress before Jesus' intervention upholding the law, or were they vigilantes?

Toto · 01-25-2004, 11:33 PM

You would find it in the first 5 books of the Bible. I don't want to take the time to search for it, but at some point, the punishment for adultery is stated to be stoning. I don't know of anyone who claims that the citizens about to stone the woman were vigilantes or outside the law. They were upholding the law, Jesus was finding a loophole.

BuffaloBill · 01-26-2004, 05:55 AM

Thanks Toto,

I guess I'll use Leviticus 20:10. It doesn't specifically mention stoning but the offense is death for both participants.

Boro Nut · 01-27-2004, 04:47 AM

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Originally posted by Toto
They were upholding the law, Jesus was finding a loophole.

Ah but he didn't did he. He said "Let those who are without sin cast the first stone". So a stone hits the woman right on the head, and Jesus said "AW MAM!!!".

Boro Nut

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01-25-2004, 11:33 PM	#2
Toto Contributor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 40,549	You would find it in the first 5 books of the Bible. I don't want to take the time to search for it, but at some point, the punishment for adultery is stated to be stoning. I don't know of anyone who claims that the citizens about to stone the woman were vigilantes or outside the law. They were upholding the law, Jesus was finding a loophole.

01-26-2004, 05:55 AM	#3
BuffaloBill Regular Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 208	Thanks Toto, I guess I'll use Leviticus 20:10. It doesn't specifically mention stoning but the offense is death for both participants.

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