In The Final Days of Jesus, Mark Smith brings his experience as a classical historian to bear on the life of the historical Jesus, piecing together the volatile political context of first-century Judaea, as well as the lives of Pontius Pilate, Annas, and Joseph Caiaphas. The claim that 'the Jews crucified Jesus' has spawned a long and tragic history of Christian anti-Semitism. Smith challenges this claim through detailed exploration of Roman, Jewish, and Christian written sources and a broad range of archaeological evidence, such as the ossuary of Caiaphas, the 'Hidden Gate', and the rich vein of research devoted to the archaeology of ritual purity. The result is an earthy and nuanced portrait of Jewish life under Roman rule. From his discussion of the multiplicity and brutality of Roman executions to the intricate personal relationships among elites that provided the means of collaboration and redress, Smith details the complex push-pull of forces between Rome and the Temple as they collided in one history-changing week. Table of Contents List of Illustrations and Tables In Principio: Preface I. Historia: Evidence and Classical History II. Ad Fontes: Sources, Analysis, and What Classical Historians Do III. Praefectus Iudaeae: Pontius Pilatus and His World IV. Pontifices Maximi: Annas, Caiaphas, and the High Priesthood of Jerusalem V. Quaestio: The High Priests' Inquest VI. Cognitio Extra Ordinem: The Trial of the Millennium VII. Summum Supplicium: The Execution and Burial of Jesus VIII. Ad Consummationem: Conclusion Honoris Causa: Acknowledgments Appendix I: The Chronology of the Historical Jesus Appendix II: References to Synedrion in the New Testament Auctoritates: Secondary Sources for Further Reading Index

The Final Days of Jesus: The Thrill of Defeat, The Agony of Victory: A Classical Historian Explores Jesus's Arrest, Trial, and Execution

Religion & Spirituality

Smith, Mark D

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Lutterworth Press

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Mallett, Jerry J.

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Metal Detecting the Beach

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Antiques & Collectibles

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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Incredible Metal Detecting Discoveries: True Stories of Amazing Treasures Found by Everyday People

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Coin Hunting Made Easy: Finding Silver, Gold and Other Rare Valuable Coins for Profit and Fun

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Metal Detecting Journal: The Best Way to Record, Log and Keep Track of Your Finds

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Metal Detecting Gold: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Gold Prospecting

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Quadcopters and Drones: A Beginner's Guide to Successfully Flying and Choosing the Right Drone

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