Almost all the early Christian Fathers were opposed to the death penalty, even though it was of course standard practice across the ancient world. (N.T. Wright)

Almost all the early Christian Fathers were opposed to the death penalty, even though it was of course standard practice across the ancient world.

N.T. Wright

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