Tag Archives: The Gospel of Mark

Crosses to bear

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Dave

Jesus’ trial,the action of the Jewish leaders, and the alteration of the charge, are a source of much controversy. Eventually, the question has to be posed as to whether Christ was condemned to death by the Jews, as tradition has … Continue reading →

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trial of JC: 12 angry pharisees

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Dave

Was Christ condemned to death by the Jews, as tradition has held for so long, or was he really executed by the Romans as a political offender?… The author of Mark endeavors to meet the difficulty by transferring the responsibility … Continue reading →

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trial and sedition: tribute money and pay now plan

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Dave

This triumph must have made the Jewish Revolt very real to the people of Rome; it was designed to render them vividly aware of the gravity of the danger from which the new emperor and his son had delivered them. … Continue reading →

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trial by hurry: trying to nail the truth

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Dave

The trial of Jesus. Was Christ condemned to death by the Jews, as tradition has held for so long, or was he really executed by the Romans as a political offender? By a strange irony of history, the surest thing … Continue reading →