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Jesus was tried on trumped charges of treason because the ruling sect of the Jews wanted him dead, as they perceived him as a threat to their beliefs. This was their charge of blasphemy, but it was not a capital offense under Roman law. Therefore they had to convince the Romans that Jesus was going to set himself up as a king. Pilate saw through this rouse, but his hands were tied due to the political situation. He tried to get Jesus off, but failed. The sign that Pilate ordered put up on Jesus' cross, INRI, (Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews) was not an explanation of the charges, but of a way of Pilate getting revenge on the Jewish leaders who forced his hand.
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∙ 6y agoUnder Jewish law during Roman times the jews could not kill a person and so they had to go to the Roman authorities to convince them to crucify a person as the Romans were the of the land.
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What happened before the Romans crucified Jesus?
Before the crucification of Jesus Christ, the real number of people who were sent to be crucified will not be known, as this was a common punishment by the Romans to hard core Crimean, and men who committed treason against Rome.
What did the Romans fear about Jesus of nazareth?
The Romans did not fear Jesus. He was a preacher in a small corner of their vast empire and did not know much about him. The Roman procurator of Judea actually tried to defend Jesus from the accusations which were levied against his by the Jerusalem elite.
Why do you think the Romans viewed Jesus as a political threat?
The Romans did not view Jesus as a political threat. It was the Jewish priests who saw Jesus as a threat. When they presented charges of sedition against Jesus to the Roman governor he did not believe these charges and thought that he was innocent. He tried to save Jesus, but was forced to sentence him to death by the crowd.
Who told the Romans where Jesus was?
No one. The Romans weren't looking for Jesus. The Israeli religious leaders arrested Jesus, took Him to the Romans, handed Him over to them, and demanded that they (Romans) execute Him.
Why did the Romans fear Jesus?
The Roman authorities saw him as a potential Jewish nationalist leader because he also seemed to go against the cosy arrangement that the Romans had with the Jewish authorities. When the Romans heard that he had declared himself King of the Jews the were incredibly worried about insurrection.
What happened before the Romans crucified Jesus?
Before the crucification of Jesus Christ, the real number of people who were sent to be crucified will not be known, as this was a common punishment by the Romans to hard core Crimean, and men who committed treason against Rome.
Who was Jesus trialled against on good Friday?
Jesus was not trialed against anyone on Good Friday. After his trial, Pilate offered to free one prisoner, as was the custom at that time. The people were to choose between Jesus and Barabbas. They chose Barabbas.
What was one reason powerful Romans might not have liked what Jesus said?
One reason the Romans didn't like what Jesus said was because he gained the interest of the Jewish people. The Romans were afraid that Jesus would lead a revolution against the Romans to give power back to the Jewish people.
What crime did the Romans and the Jews believe Jesus was guilty of committing?
Jesus was executed for insurrection (rebellion) against the Roman rule.
What crimes did the Romans and the Jews believe Jesus was guilty of committing?
Jesus was executed for insurrection (rebellion) against the Roman rule.
What happened while Jesus was in jail?
He never went to jail. He was trialed then sent to Pontius Pilate for sentencing.
What did the Romans fear about Jesus of nazareth?
The Romans did not fear Jesus. He was a preacher in a small corner of their vast empire and did not know much about him. The Roman procurator of Judea actually tried to defend Jesus from the accusations which were levied against his by the Jerusalem elite.
Why do you think the Romans viewed Jesus as a political threat?
The Romans did not view Jesus as a political threat. It was the Jewish priests who saw Jesus as a threat. When they presented charges of sedition against Jesus to the Roman governor he did not believe these charges and thought that he was innocent. He tried to save Jesus, but was forced to sentence him to death by the crowd.
Why did Romans initially reject Jesus as christ?
Jesus was falsely charged with sedition against Caesar. (Luke 23:2; John 19:12)
Why did the Jewish and roman authorities push to kill JESUS?
The Jews were angry as he , Jesus said he was the son of god, the Romans were against him as they did not want their empire toppled.
Who did the Romans think Jesus was?
The Romans thought Jesus was a normal person.
Why was Jesus sent to death?
The short version: The scribes and Pharisees wanted him dead because they were loosing their power because of what Jesus had said against them. They took him to the Sanhedrin to try him for blasphemy, and found him guilty. Under Roman rule the Sanhedrin could not use capitol punishment, and so the Sanhedrin took him to Pilate. The Romans did not consider blasphemy a sin and would not have killed Jesus for it. The Sanhedrin knew this and changed their story claiming that Jesus was supporting anarchy and treason by claiming himself king of the jews, which the Romans would put someone to death for. Pilate was going to release Jesus, but was blackmailed into letting the mob have Jesus.
