This article explores the possibility of a solar eclipse coinciding with the crucifixion of Jesus on Good Friday, as described in the Gospels. It examines whether the biblical description of darkness can be attributed to an astronomical event.
The article points out that a solar eclipse is astronomically impossible during a full moon, which is when Passover is celebrated according to the Jewish calendar. Therefore, a solar eclipse during the crucifixion is highly unlikely.
Alternative explanations for the darkness are considered, such as severe dust storms or unusual weather phenomena. However, the article notes that such events wouldn't necessarily be widespread or historically documented. The historical record lacks contemporaneous evidence confirming widespread darkness around 33 AD.
Based on scientific and historical evidence, the article concludes that the darkness described during the crucifixion was more likely a theological and literary element within the Gospel narratives rather than a literal astronomical event. The debate about the meaning continues, encompassing various interdisciplinary fields.
Por ABC Color
18 de abril de 2025 - 06:00
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