The Message in Conflict (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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Which two types of authorities were involved in Jesus's trial?
Which two types of authorities were involved in Jesus's trial?
Jewish religious & Roman political
What were the two possible charges brought against Jesus?
What were the two possible charges brought against Jesus?
Blasphemy or treason
Did Jesus directly claim to be the Messiah and Son of God?
Did Jesus directly claim to be the Messiah and Son of God?
No, others proclaimed him as Messiah
What did the religious claims about Jesus become?
What did the religious claims about Jesus become?
Political threats
What did many Jews believe Jesus would free them from?
What did many Jews believe Jesus would free them from?
Roman occupation
Why were threats against the temple taken so seriously?
Why were threats against the temple taken so seriously?
Temple was central to Jewish life
What was the Sanhedrin?
What was the Sanhedrin?
The Jewish ruling council
What did the Sanhedrin accuse Jesus of telling people regarding taxes?
What did the Sanhedrin accuse Jesus of telling people regarding taxes?
Not to pay taxes to the Roman Emperor
What was Pilate's initial verdict when he questioned Jesus?
What was Pilate's initial verdict when he questioned Jesus?
'I find no fault in this man'
Why did Pilate ultimately allow Jesus's crucifixion?
Why did Pilate ultimately allow Jesus's crucifixion?
He didn't want to risk an uprising
Why did the Jewish leaders need Roman approval for the execution?
Why did the Jewish leaders need Roman approval for the execution?
To convince Pilate Jesus threatened Rome
Why did the Sanhedrin emphasise political rather than religious charges?
Why did the Sanhedrin emphasise political rather than religious charges?
To concern Roman authorities like Pilate