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Burial after crucifixion?

Answer . If you are referring to 'did they bury the victim after execution' the answer is sometimes. If the relatives were rich enough to bribe the soldiers (or even the ro… (MORE)

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Dick Harfield

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My home library includes a wide selection of works on theology, history, archaeology and philosophy. Not only have I published substantial online articles on nearly every book in the Bible, but also on historical developments around the Old and New Testaments.

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How does crucifixion kill?

Crucifixion kills by asphyxiation. Hour after hour, the victim is left hanging from the cross. If he hangs from his arms, he can not breathe properly and must soon take his we… (MORE)

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Was there a disciple at the crucifixion?

It's generally thought that the Apostle John was at the crucifixion, along with several women including Jesus' mother Mary. Scripture tells us that John was the only d… (MORE)

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What is crucifixion?

Crucifixion was a method of execution employed by the Roman empire to use against non-Roman citizens. During times of peace the method had to be approved by an official (Judge…s, Magistrates, Consul, Governors, etc) but during times of war any enemy of the state could be crucified on site. In fact during the seige of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. the General Titus (Vespatian's son) had rows of crucified Jews all across the front walls of the city. In general it is a slow and painful form of execution. Early on prisoners and criminals were hung from poles or trees. As the Roman empire perfected the practice of crosses called crux commissa (beams fashioned in the shape of an lower case t) were utilized. This practiced enabled the Romans to further punish the prisoner by forcing them to carry their own patibulum (cross beam) to the site of their execution. The Romans tied or nailed the victim's wrists (often after much beating) to the cross beam, and nailed the feet to the mast beam. Having the victim's arms slightly above the lungs caused the lungs to collapse and made breathing impossible. The victim would have to press up with his/her legs to alleviate the pressure in the lungs. While the condemned could now breath, the pain in the legs would be caused by the full weight of the body resting on the nail through the victim's feet. Victims could survive for days dancing this agonizing ballet. When the Roman soldier wished they could break the legs of the crucified person to ensure a quicker suffocation. If the prisoner was scourged prior to the crucifixion severe blood loss (orthostatic hypotension) could carry the victim to death. However, before a body was released to family by the judge the Roman soldier must first pierce the heart of the prisoner to ensure death. Historically crucifixion began with the Persian empire tying victims to trees or impaling them on posts to keep their feet from touching holy grounds. This practice was picked up by Carthage and in turn by Rome. While it has been illegalized in Rome there are a few places who still practice the event, not as an executive measure but as a religious rememberance. Two of such places are in Mexico (Flagellants called the Hermanos de Luz) and also in Quezon City in the Phillipines. (MORE)

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Where was Jesus crucifixion?

Jesus was crucified on Calvary, Judea (also known as Golgotha). Answer 10/April/09 The crucifixion would have taken place outside of the city walls, as execution wit… (MORE)

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JohnWelsh

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Who witnessed the crucifixion of Jesus Christ?

There would have been many witnesses. Two thieves were also crucified with Jesus and so their families and friends would also have been there. The Roman soldiers who per… (MORE)

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James Hough

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I am a Benedictine Oblate of Saint Vincent Archabbey, I teach RCIA and Catechism classes in my parish.

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What does the crucifixion mean?

Crucifixion is arguably the most painful and demeaning form of execution ever devised. It epitomises the harshest treatment given to the lowest of criminals. It is simple enou… (MORE)

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Collin Blatt

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Where was Jesus after the crucifixion?

After Jesus was crucified his body was taken by some people, and laid in a cave. It took many soldiers to push the heavy rock to close the gap. Some soldiers were ordered to g… (MORE)

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When was Jesus' crucifixion?

The most common traditions for the death of Jesus are the years 30 CE, based on information in the Synoptic Gospels, or 33 CE, based on information in John's Gospel. The S…ynoptic Gospels state that the feast of the Passover fell on a Thursday, while John says that the feast of the Passover fell on a Friday. Changes to the calendars in use have made the exact date of Passover uncertain in the first century CE, so there is some uncertainty as to which years the Passover feast would have fallen on either a Thursday or a Friday. Also, Luke suggests that the mission of Jesus began in 28 CE or shortly thereafter, and the Synoptic Gospels imply a mission of less than one year. John's Gospel tells us that the mission of Jesus lasted for three years. What all the gospels do agree on is that the crucifixion took place during the rule of Pontius Pilate, who was governor of Judea from 26 to 36 CE. A difficulty with this is that the gospels speak of John the Baptist being executed early in the mission of Jesus. Since the Jewish historian, Josephus indicates that John was executed in 35 CE, it would seem that the gospel references to John the Baptist mean that Jesus could not have been crucified before 36 CE. Another View: The Scripture states that Jesus began His ministry at the age of 30 yrs. old. It would last 3 1/2 years and include 4 Passovers. Some scholars have dated this beginning to Autumn 27 AD. The 1st Passover was in the Spring 28 AD. The 2nd Passover was Saturday, 16 April 29 AD; and the third was Wednesday, 05 April 30 AD. Christ finished His final Passover meal that evening of the 4th Passover night(days began at sunset and went to sunset for 24 hours) and went into the Garden to pray. Around midnight, He was betrayed by a kiss and led away to trial and eventually beaten and led to His Crucifixion at 6:00 AM of Passover Day. He died at the 9th hour or 3:00 PM and was taken down and buried just before sunset which was the start of the Feast of Unleavened Bread - an Annual Sabbath. This is dated to Wednesday, 25 April 31 AD. He remained in the tomb for 3 full days and nights, arising on Saturday, 28 April 31 AD, just before sunset and was seen during the night time hours of early Sunday or the 1st day of the week. (MORE)

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What was the hill of the crucifixion called?

Matthew 27:33 English Standard Version And when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull), Amplified Bible And when they came to a place call… (MORE)