Biblical Truths :: Examining the errancy of the bible

Jesus' side pierced by a spear to verify his death, fulfilling a prophesy that says "not one of his bones shall be broken"
- John 19:36,37

Jewish priests ask for leg-breaking as verification that jesus had died, which results in Pilate instructing it be done
- John l9:31

Yet Pilate was unaware of jesus' death ("he couldn't believe it").
When joseph asks for the body, Pilate sends an officer who comes back and confirms that jesus is - surprise - dead
- Mark l5:44-45

Mark 15:42 states it was evening.
This means the sabbath had already begun (the Jewish 'day' began at 6pm), when joseph asks for the body.

However, burial was not allowed on the sabbath, showing the impossibility of the tale.