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Why did the Roman government feel that Jesus was a threat to them?
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∙ 10y ago
According to the gospels, it was not the Roman government that saw Jesus as a threat, but the Jewish religious authorities.
Edward Gibbon (The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire) concludes about the attitude of the emperors to the Christians:
- That a considerable time elapsed before they considered the new sectaries as deserving of the attention of government.
- That in the conviction of any of their subjects who were accused of so very singular a crime, they proceeded with caution and reluctance.
- That they were moderate in the use of punishments; and
- That the afflicted church enjoyed many intervals of peace and tranquillity.
By the third century, however, it seemed that the Christians, renouncing the gods and institutions of Rome, had constituted a distinct republic to be suppressed before it had acquired any military force, but which was already governed by its own laws and magistrates, was possessed of its own public treasury and was intimately connected to all its parts by the frequent assemblies of the bishops, to whose decrees their numerous and opulent congregations yielded an implicit obedience. In addition, there was a growing sense of rebellion among some Christians, who either refused military service or refused to serve an emperor who held different religious beliefs than their own.
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∙ 13y agoBecause they saw that every one was following Jesus so they thought that soon they might try to take over. Also Jesus was saying that there is only one gods which goes against what the Romans believed in.
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∙ 12y agoThey weren't as such, it was more the turmoil Jesus created amongst the Jews that had them concerned (but certainly not threatened). The Jewish authorities certainly were threatened by Jesus, because Jesus came to abolish all of their man made laws and everything they held dear. The Roman authorities, by having Jesus executed, were simply keeping the Jews from revolting and were preventing an uprising. Pontius Pilate washed his hands of the incident as he saw no reason whatsoever to have Jesus killed.
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Why did the roman government feel that Jesus was a threat?
They didn't. In fact the Romans didn't even know who Jesus was and you can be certain that if there was any suspicion about him, the Romans would have their spies watching him. The only Romans that Jesus came in contact with, previous to his Passion, were individuals, not representatives of the state. It was the ruling class of the Jews who believed Jesus to be dangerous and wanted him out of the way. That's why they brought charges against him. When it came time for them to arrest Jesus, the Romans had to have someone (Judas) show them who Jesus was. Pilate himself did not think Jesus was dangerous and tried to get him released from the charges. Pilate only condemned Jesus in order to prevent a riot.
How did Augustus try to make the roman empire like a republic?
Different government people feel respected, opinions listed to allowed to be in the government, equality based on talent.
How did Caesar Augustus feel about condemning Jesus to death?
Caesar Augustus died in 14 CE and was succeeded by Tiberius, who lived until 37 CE. So Augustus was long dead at the time attributed to the death of Jesus. There is no evidence that Tiberius ever knew about Jesus being condemned to death. The gospels say that the local Roman governor was reluctant to condemn Jesus to death, but some say that this was said in order for the gospels not to appear anti-Roman.
How did US feel about french control of mexico?
It was a threat to the western hemisphere
How people from Egypt feel when the roman empire took them over?
Overtaken.
Why did the roman government feel that Jesus was a threat?
They didn't. In fact the Romans didn't even know who Jesus was and you can be certain that if there was any suspicion about him, the Romans would have their spies watching him. The only Romans that Jesus came in contact with, previous to his Passion, were individuals, not representatives of the state. It was the ruling class of the Jews who believed Jesus to be dangerous and wanted him out of the way. That's why they brought charges against him. When it came time for them to arrest Jesus, the Romans had to have someone (Judas) show them who Jesus was. Pilate himself did not think Jesus was dangerous and tried to get him released from the charges. Pilate only condemned Jesus in order to prevent a riot.
How would you feel to be a Roman official at the time of Jesus?
under pressure He only did what he did to jesus because the people around him wanted it
Why were Roman officials threatened by the Christianity?
The threat was a perceived one, to their power, and not an actual threat, as Christ advocated submission to authority.
Why did Roman officials and many Jewish leaders regard Jesus as a troublemaker?
The only Roman official with whom Jesus ever interacted was Pontius Pilate. All the other Romans with whom He interacted were soldiers and functionaries [tax collectors]. None of the soldiers who interacted with Him ever displayed any fear of Jesus. Many believed in Him, trusted Him, and asked Him to intervene for them. That leaves Pilate. Pilate wasn't afraid of Jesus either. If he had been, he wouldn't have sentenced Him to death. No, the people whom Pilate feared were the people in the crowd in the judgment court where Jesus was tried. It was their threat to begin an insurrection that he feared. That's why he caved in to their pressure. So - Who's next on the officials list?
How did Augustus try to make the roman empire like a republic?
Different government people feel respected, opinions listed to allowed to be in the government, equality based on talent.
What is the Roman Catholic feel about the Anglican church?
Catholic church feel that they are heretic for this reason they do not follow the word of God to avoid doing adultery by legalizing divorcement.Moreover,they ordained women priest and Bishop that Jesus did not allow.
How did Caesar Augustus feel about condemning Jesus to death?
Caesar Augustus died in 14 CE and was succeeded by Tiberius, who lived until 37 CE. So Augustus was long dead at the time attributed to the death of Jesus. There is no evidence that Tiberius ever knew about Jesus being condemned to death. The gospels say that the local Roman governor was reluctant to condemn Jesus to death, but some say that this was said in order for the gospels not to appear anti-Roman.
How did Jesus feel when people doubted him?
In my opinion, Jesus probably felt sad and hurt. I would feel the same way.
Why did moguls in India feel no threat by euopenas?
they thought europeans were backward
How did US feel about french control of mexico?
It was a threat to the western hemisphere
How did the US feel about French control of Mexico?
It was a threat to the western hemisphere.
How do Muslima feel about Jesus Christ?
Muslims consider Jesus as a prophet only.
