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Angelina Emily Grimké: Who first visited the sepulchre early in the morning on the first day of the week, carrying sweet spices to embalm his…

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Who first visited the sepulchre early in the morning on the first day of the week, carrying sweet spices to embalm his precious body, not knowing that it was incorruptible and could not be holden by the bands of death?
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Angelina Emily Grimké

Editor's note · Context

Grimké speaks to the role of women in the resurrection narrative, emphasizing their devotion.

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