Jesus Predicted the End of the World For His Generation

What does Christianity do with this failed prophecy?

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The early churches had a crucial belief: The end of the world was coming. Soon.

In the gospels, Jesus’ apocalyptic prophesies are woven beautifully into his parables and declared outright to the crowds. His message was clear: they had better be ready. The…