The Ascension as found in the Acts of the Apostles, recounts the event of Jesus ascending to the heavenly temple. And Luke mentions that the ascension happens 40 days after Jesus' resurrection.
Why does Luke mention this and what is the significance of the number 40, especially for the Ascension of Jesus?
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