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The Jesus We Imagine Is Not Always the Jesus We Meet in the Gospels

The surprising silences that reveal what the Gospel writers really wanted us to notice

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Paul Ian Clarke
Aug 02, 2026
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Jesus in front of sun with sheep behind him
We have imagined the details for centuries. The Gospels remain surprisingly silent. Image: Canva Pro.

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