The trial of Jesus Christ

In April of the year 30, in Jerusalem, Yehoshua ben Yosef - Jesus of Nazareth - was tried and killed: but what was he found guilty of? Who was Pontius Pilate? And why was the cross chosen?

The Jews put the crucifixion through, and Pilate washed his hands into innocence: this is quite certainly wrong. Why do the Evangelists say it like that? That explains US theologian Elaine Pagel in a new book.

Professor of Constitutional Law Universidad Panamericana. @fvgb10There is no doubt that the "process of Christ" is at the center of the history of the criminal procedure mosaic and Roman, not only by the human and divine entity of the accused, but also by the historical, artistic, archaeological, cultural and religious contribution that this procedure has brought about through Judeo-Christian history and civilization (Martos Núñez, 1994, p. 596)…

The trial of Jesus Christ

According to some legal scholars, the trial of Jesus Christ was one of the most fascinating legal cases in history because it was affected not only by the development of Jewish law but also by the interaction of this law with Roman law. Lord Shaw of Dunfermline once described this trial as “the greatest landmark...

Christ Is Being Crucified Around the World

Holy Week is especially vivid this year, because Christ is being crucified in so many ways in the persons of those who are suffering right in front of those who refuse to see.

Commentary: Christ is being crucified around the world as Holy Week highlights plenty of unholy actions.

During Holy Week, which began with Palm Sunday, we remember the last days of Jesus before he was arrested, tortured and killed for challenging the religious and political orthodoxy of his time.