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Re: Thirty Pieces of silver

Posted by ESC on September 17, 2001

In Reply to: Thirty Pieces of silver posted by Michelle on September 17, 2001

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: what does this mean? I have an assignment due on Friday and I don't know what it means

It's Biblical. Jesus was betrayed for 30 pieces of silver. I'm away from my library (and my Bible) right now. Perhaps one of the other Phrase Finders has the Good Book at hand and can give you more information.