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What motivated the Jewish leaders to bring Jesus before Pilate?
What motivated the Jewish leaders to bring Jesus before Pilate?
- Fear of defilement during the Passover feast.
- Their desire to maintain Roman favor.
- Concerns about Jesus' teachings on blasphemy.
- Belief that Jesus was inciting rebellion against Rome. (correct)
Why was blasphemy an insufficient charge to warrant Roman execution?
Why was blasphemy an insufficient charge to warrant Roman execution?
- Roman law did not recognize blasphemy as a capital crime.
- The Jews needed more evidence against Jesus
- Blasphemy was a religious offense outside Roman jurisdiction. (correct)
- Pilate was sympathetic towards Jesus.
How did Pilate react to the initial accusations against Jesus?
How did Pilate react to the initial accusations against Jesus?
- He dismissed the charges as trivial.
- He immediately ordered Jesus's execution.
- He questioned Jesus directly about his kingship. (correct)
- He sought to appease both the Jews and his superiors.
What can be inferred about the crowd outside the Praetorium?
What can be inferred about the crowd outside the Praetorium?
How did Jesus respond to Pilate's inquiry about his kingship?
How did Jesus respond to Pilate's inquiry about his kingship?
Flashcards
Passover
Passover
A Jewish feast commemorating the Exodus from Egypt.
Pontius Pilate
Pontius Pilate
The Roman prefect who sentenced Jesus to crucifixion.
Blasphemy
Blasphemy
The act of speaking sacrilegiously about sacred things.
Insurrectionist
Insurrectionist
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Jesus' kingship
Jesus' 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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