The Message in Conflict (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Two authorities involved in Jesus's trial
Two authorities involved in Jesus's trial
Jewish religious authorities and Roman political powers
Two main charges against Jesus
Two main charges against Jesus
Blasphemy (religious) and treason (political)
Blasphemy in Jesus's trial context
Blasphemy in Jesus's trial context
Religious offence against Jewish law
Treason in Jesus's trial context
Treason in Jesus's trial context
Political crime against Roman rule
What Jesus was accused of claiming to be
What Jesus was accused of claiming to be
Son of God and the Messiah
Jesus's direct claim to messianic titles
Jesus's direct claim to messianic titles
He never directly claimed these titles
Roman fear about Jesus's influence on Jews
Roman fear about Jesus's influence on Jews
Jews believed He'd free them from occupation/lead revolution
Why temple destruction charge was serious
Why temple destruction charge was serious
Temple was central to Jewish religious and political life
Jewish council that brought Jesus to Romans
Jewish council that brought Jesus to Romans
The Sanhedrin
Political charges Sanhedrin made
Political charges Sanhedrin made
Messiah/King, no taxes, disturbing peace, corrupting nation
Pilate's initial verdict on Jesus
Pilate's initial verdict on Jesus
"I find no fault in this man"
Why Pilate allowed Jesus's crucifixion
Why Pilate allowed Jesus's crucifixion
Didn't want to risk an uprising
Why political (not religious) charges emphasized
Why political (not religious) charges emphasized
To convince Pilate Jesus threatened Roman authority