The Sanhedrin and Pontius Pilate Flashcards
Why did some of the Sanhedrin falsely testify against Jesus?
They falsely testified against Jesus as they didn’t have a case against Jesus, but they already decided that he was guilty and wanted him put to death.
Define Sanhedrin
The supreme Jewish council which found Jesus guilty of blasphemy.
Why did the High Priest tear his clothes?
The High Priest tore his clothes, it was the sign that blasphemy had been spoken and the trial was finished.
Why did the Sanhedrin go to Pilate?
The Sanhedrin had no power to execute Jesus, so they had to convince the Romans to do it. Jesus was trussed up like a dangerous criminal when they brought him before the Roman governor.
Why is it assumed that Jesus was a accused of something political?
It is assumed so because Pontius only cared for poltical affair not religious ones. The Sanhedrin had to change Jesus’ crime so that he would be punished.
Was it Pontius Pilate’s fault that Jesus was crucified?
No, because Pilate was trying to stop a riot from occurring by giving the people what they wanted: Jesus’ death. The chief priest had manipulated the crowd into wanting Jesus crucified and Barabbus set free.
Also it was all part of God’s plan as he needed to die- Pilate was just a vessel that was needed to allow the pln to go ahead.
Define Pontius Pilate
The Roman procurator (governor)of Judea at the time of Jesus.
Define High Priest
The chief Jewish leader at the time of Jesus.
The Sanhedrin found Jesus guilty of:
- Ignoring parts of the Old Testsament and creating new rules
- Stopping the stoning of an adulterous woman who ahd been found guilty
- Threatened to bring down the temple
- Vandalised property in the temple
How are the Romans and Pilate at fault when it comes to the crucifixion of Jesus?
The Romans led by Pilate were the ones who carried out the crucifixion. And Pilate was responsible as he was weak as he was swayed by the crowd to do their bidding.
