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The synoptic Gospels say that Jesus was arrested and brought to Pontius Pilate because of his attack on the moneychangers. On the other hand, the Gospel of John says that the attack on the moneychangers was his first public act; Jesus was arrested because he raised Lazarus from the dead, causing the priests and Pharisees to fear that people would begin to follow him rather than them.
Jesus was brought before the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, for trial. The charge presented to Pilate was that Jesus called himself "King of the Jews". Pontius Pilate said that he could find no fault with Jesus.
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∙ 11y agoThere are two reasons why Pilate sentenced Jesus to death. One is religious or spiritual and the other is practical or realistic. In the spiritual/religious sense, Pilate was acting according to God's plan. Without the death sentence there would have been no redemption. Jesus would not have been able to fulfill his mission. Therefore Pilate was a key element in God's plan. (This is a simplistic, religious explanation, in order to answer the question, not a theology of any Christian sect) The second, or more practical reason was the Jewish leaders forced Pilate's hand. It was the time of the Jewish holy days and the city of Jerusalem was crowded with pilgrims coming to the temple. There had been riots and civil unrest in previous years, so Pilate was ordered by his boss, the governor of Syria, to take some troops, go to Jerusalem and Keep the peace -- no matter what. There is a misconception about Pilate's authority. He was not the governor. Pontius Pilate was, at the time we are concerned with, a procurator, which is an assistant to a governor. In Pilate's case, he was under orders from the governor of Syria. According to the New Testament, the Jewish priests took this opportunity to prosecute Jesus and they began to stir up the crowd. Pilate did all he could to get Jesus off, but because the crowd was getting ugly, he "washed his hands" of the whole thing and signed the death order, figuring it was one man's life to prevent a riot that could possibly kill or injure hundreds, not to mention the trouble he would be in with his boss in Syria.
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Which Roman Emperor sent Jesus to the cross?
It is believed that Pontius Pilate, Prefect of the Roman provice of Judaea from the year 26 to 36, was the man chiefly responsible for sending Jesus to the cross.Pilate is best known as the man who is said to have presided over the trial of Jesus and ordered his crucifixion.While all of the above is true, the question was pertaining to a Roma emperor, not to an official. The emperor at the time of the crucifixion was Tiberius.
Why Jesus was trialed for treason against the Romans?
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.
What does the name cruz mean?
it means "cross" like jesus on the cross.
Why do we have hot cross buns?
We have hot cross bun because Easter is when Jesus died on the cross. On hot cross buns that is what the cross in the middle is for. Jesus give up his life on Good Friday and rose from the dead on Easter Sunday for all of humanity.
Who was Pontius Pilates wife?
Mat 27:19 MKJV(v.19) But as he was sitting down on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him [Pilate], saying, Have nothing to do with that just man, for today because of Him I have suffered many things in a dream.In his notes Robinson says in his RWP [Robinson's Word Pictures] that her name was "Procia":-Mat 27:19 -His wife ... Tradition names her Procla and even calls her a Christian which is not probable. But it was enough to unnerve the weak Pilate as he sat on the judgment-seat up over the pavement.However, Robinson's RWP was first published in 1930 - over 180 years ago - and much new information has since been discovered. One is that the name of Pilate's wife was Claudia Procula and the following details are known about her:-granddaughter of the Emperor Augustusillegitimate daughter of Tiberius' third wife Claudia.Was a royal princessLived in Nabronmarried at 16marriage was arranged by Sejanus [aknown machiavellian Roman politician]wife of the highest Roman official in Judea,Friends with Jairus and Salome whos 12 yr old daughter Semida was healedshe was a secret disciple.tried to save Jesushad vision of Jesus' wounds and blood before flogging had been orderedhad vision of heavenly judgement of mankind with Jesus as vengeful God and JudgeCenturion at cross mentioned by namePontius dismissed from post and sent back to EuropeTheir child [10?] diesShe suffers for her faith in Christendomshe is celebrated on Dec. 24Th Greeks' saints daySee the related links:-[From " The Relationship between Rome and Judea prior to Jesus' public life"[KILMON] @ w w w .historian.net/romejud.html ][From "Claudia Procula, Friend of Mary Magdalene' [WINYARD] @ ww w .marymagdalenebooks.com/e-book-claudia-procula ][From RELICS OF REPENTANCE ***The Letters of Pontius Pilate & Claudia Procula (ISBN 0-9625158-2-5) on "Issana Press" home page @ issanapress.tripod.com/ ]
Who was Pontius Pilate and what was his role?
He was the person who sent Jesus Christ to die on the cross.
What were the initials for the latin translation of the words placed on Jesus' cross by pontius pilate?
The initials INRI stand for the Latin phrase "Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum," which translates to "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews." These initials were placed on Jesus' cross by Pontius Pilate to indicate the charge against him.
What characters are in The Stations of the Cross?
Mary, Jesus, Soldiers, Angels, Pontius Pilate, Veronica, Simon, Women of Jerusalem.
Who killed Jesus the Pharisees or Pontius Pilate?
According to historical accounts, Pontius Pilate, as the Roman governor of Judea, ordered the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The Pharisees, along with other Jewish leaders, played a role in the events leading up to Jesus' trial and conviction, but it was ultimately Pilate who gave the final order for his execution.
What four letters written in Greek Arimatic laten and Hebrew were on the cross of Jesus?
The letters “INRI” are initials for the Latin title that Pontius Pilate had written over the head of Jesus Christ on the cross
How old was Jesus when he got dead?
I'm pretty sure someone told me he was 33. He was crucified (nailed to the cross) by Pontius Pilate, who didn't think Jesus did anything wrong, but the people forced him to kill him. BTW, the day Jesus died on the cross is called Good Friday, which is not to be confused with Black Friday.
What was on the cross that Jesus carries?
The sign that Pilate put on it
What happened as a result of Jesus being considered a threat to Rome?
Jesus Christ was not percieved as a threat to Roman Officials. He was percieved as a threat by the Jewish Pharisees in the area he preached. They used threats of rioting and violence against the Roman Officials, namely Pontius Pilate, to have him executed. The Pharisees were comprable to Bishops in the Catholic Church, and believed that if Jesus amassed too many followers they would lose power amongst the Jewish people.
What people put Jesus on the cross?
Jesus was betrayed by Judas. As arranged by Judas and the Jewish leaders, the Romans arrested him. Pontius Pilate condemned him to death (reluctantly, according to Scripture). Roman soldiers led him to the cross and nailed him to it. He was taken down and laid in the tomb by (according to Scripture) Joseph of Arimathea.
What role did Caiaphas play in jesus's life?
Caliphs the high priest tried Jesus , but as the Jews did not have the power to send anyone to death. He then sent Jesus to Pilate to sentence him to death on the cross.
Who was potnious pilate?
The man who sentenced Jesus to death on the cross.
Who was the king that ordered Jesus to be hung on the cross?
The above is absolutely true, but just to clarify something for you... There was a King involved in the trial of Jesus (King Herod Antipas), but he didn't order the crucifixion. He merely turned Jesus back to Pontius Pilate, saying the responsibility lay with the Roman state.
