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Crucifixion as a form of capitol punishment goes all the way back to the ancient Persians, but was simultaneously being used in other empires at the same time - hence it cannot be said for sure where the invention of crucifixion took place, nor by whom. It was already a well-known form of execution by the time of the founding of the Roman Empire.
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Where did the cross originally come from?
The practice of crucifixion was taken by the Romans from Carthage.
Was the crucifixion designed to execute Christians?
Not Christians specifically, crucifixion as a common form of torture/execution used by the Romans for the peoples they had subjugated and wished to humiliate.
Names of roman soldiers that crucified Jesus?
The Bible gives no names for any of the Romans involved in the crucifixion of Jesus other than that of Procurator Pontius Pilate.
Did Romans crucify people on a pole?
Yes, Romans did sometimes use a pole for crucifixion, although the traditional method involved a cross. The pole, or stake, would often be used for simpler executions, especially in cases where a quick death was desired. Crucifixion was a brutal punishment primarily reserved for slaves, revolutionaries, and the most serious criminals, serving as a public deterrent against dissent.
List four ways you can learn about the Romans?
Four of the many ways that you can learn about the Romans is by taking a history course, reading the correct research books, watching a video, and learning Latin.
Where did the cross originally come from?
The practice of crucifixion was taken by the Romans from Carthage.
Was the temple destroyed during the crucifixion of Jesus?
No, the temple was not destroyed during the crucifixion of Jesus. The temple in Jerusalem was destroyed in 70 AD by the Romans.
Was the crucifixion designed to execute Christians?
Not Christians specifically, crucifixion as a common form of torture/execution used by the Romans for the peoples they had subjugated and wished to humiliate.
Did the Romans or Jews crucify Jesus?
Yes they did. The Romans were responsible for Our Lord's Crucifixion.
Why did the Romans use crusifixion?
Crucifixion was a standard form of punishment in the ancient world. The Romans were not the only group to use it, but at least in the Roman world, crucifixion was reserved for slaves and incorrigible non-citizens found guilty of heinous crimes. The Romans used it mainly as a deterrent to others who may perhaps be planning misdeeds.
Why do people crucify?
Crucifixion was a Roman type of capital punishment for slaves, thieves and rebels who were not Romans.
Was crucifixion in the Old Testament?
No it is not in the Old testament, as this punishment was brought by the Romans from Asia Minor , now Turkey.
What can you learn from the Ancient Romans?
Nothing.
What can you learn from the Romans?
Christianity maybe?
Did the Romans learn math?
yes they did
Can crucifixion also be murder?
Crucifixion is murder. Today killers die by lethal injection, but the Ancient Romans thought it much more fun to nail the criminals to wooden crosses and let them die slowly. This is called state sanctioned murder.
What can you learn about the Romans architecture?
Societal values of their era
