As he entered into a certain village, ten men who were lepers met him, who stood at a distance.
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As he entered into a certain village, ten men who were lepers met him, who stood at a distance.
World English Bible
Historical claims about the natural world, weighed against the scientific record.
The scientific record: Hansen's disease is caused by Mycobacterium leprae, requires a sustained course of multidrug therapy to treat, and leaves established nerve damage permanent. (CDC)
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