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What motivated the Jewish leaders to bring Jesus before Pilate?
What motivated the Jewish leaders to bring Jesus before Pilate?
Why was blasphemy an insufficient charge to warrant Roman execution?
Why was blasphemy an insufficient charge to warrant Roman execution?
How did Pilate react to the initial accusations against Jesus?
How did Pilate react to the initial accusations against Jesus?
What can be inferred about the crowd outside the Praetorium?
What can be inferred about the crowd outside the Praetorium?
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How did Jesus respond to Pilate's inquiry about his kingship?
How did Jesus respond to Pilate's inquiry about his kingship?
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Study Notes
Last Supper, Trial, and Crucifixion
- Religious fervor during Passover sometimes led to uprisings, requiring forceful suppression.
- Pontius Pilate, the prefect, was not a friend of the Jews and was known for cruelty.
- Pilate, wishing to avoid further problems with his superiors, initially avoided the issue.
- Jews waited outside the praetorium to avoid defilement, preventing Passover meal.
- The crowd included guards, clergy, and accusers of Jesus.
- Accusers wanted Jesus's death to satisfy religious demands.
- Accusers wanted to persuade Pilate that Jesus was a threat to Rome.
- Pilate questioned Jesus about claiming kingship.
- Jesus responded that his kingship was not of this world.
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Test your knowledge on the events surrounding the Last Supper, the trial of Jesus, and his crucifixion. This quiz covers key figures such as Pontius Pilate and explores the religious context of the time. Delve into the motivations behind the events and Jesus's responses during his trial.