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01-06-2016 | Commentary

Forensic and historical aspects of crucifixion

Author: Roger W. Byard

Published in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology | Issue 2/2016

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Title: Forensic and historical aspects of crucifixion
Author: Roger W. Byard
Publication date: 01-06-2016
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology / Issue 2/2016
Print ISSN: 1547-769X
Electronic ISSN: 1556-2891
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12024-016-9758-0

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