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The Great Sin - Shapira's Widespread Rejection


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Join Ross K. Nichols and Jono Vandor in INFamous: The Shapira Saga for an engaging exploration of "The Great Sin." This episode delves into Chapter 11 of The Moses Scroll, focusing on the rapid rejection of Shapira's manuscript by Conder, Clermont-Ganneau, and Ginsburg in August 1883. Despite widespread backlash, Shapira stood firm in his belief, writing a detailed letter from Amsterdam to Edward Augustus Bond, advocating for unbiased examination. Shapira argued, “The sin of believing in a false document is not much greater than disbelieving the truth.” Tune in as we reassess the scholars' verdicts and uncover the true "Great Sin." Don’t miss this crucial discussion!

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