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When did Jesus purge the temple?
Synoptics: At the close of his ministry, a few days before his death ([Matthew xxi, 12–16]; [Mark xi, 15–18]; [Luke xix, 45–48]).
John: At the beginning of his ministry, three years before his death ([ii, 13–22]).
Origen doubted the occurrence of this event, believing it to be a mere allegory.