Religious authorities in Jesus Death Flashcards
Who was a key part of his death
Caiaphas, the Roman High Priest
why was he particularly intolerant of Jesus?
threatened by Jesus as he saw him as a danger to his position
What was going on at the time?
The festival of PASSOVER, in which scholars estimate over 2 and a half million Jews would witness.
scriptural evidence
18:22 “is this the way you answer to the high priest?”
Henry quotes
“it was unjust to put one to death who had done so much good”
“the malice of Caiaphas”
who were Caiaphas power base?
The Sanhedrin (the supreme council of Jesus which controlled civil and religious law) Caiaphas had to stay on good terms with Pilate to preserve his luxurious way of life, If Jesus was causing trouble and posing a threat to authority, this would cause trouble for Pilate
