Who Killed Jesus?
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Who killed Jesus? Was it the Jews who handed Him over to the Romans, or was it the Romans, or even us? The answer might surprise you.
The Romans
It is reasonable to believe that the Romans killed Jesus. They had the authority to kill Him and the authority to release Him. When the Jews brought Jesus to Pontius Pilate, Pilate knew the man was innocent, and certainly not worthy of death by crucifixion. Pilate told the Jews, “I find no guilt in him”(John ). Pilate had sent Jesus to Herod, perhaps trying to get Jesus off His hands and not be responsible for His death, so “Pilate then called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, and said to them, &#;You brought me this man as one who was misleading the people. And after examining him before you, behold, I did not find this man guilty of any of your charges against him. Neither did Herod, for he sent him back to us. Look, nothing deserving death has been done by him. I will therefore punish and release him”(Luke ). Pilate even tried a third time, saying, “Why? What evil has he done? I have found in him no guilt deserving death”(Luke ). And remember, Pilate had the authority to relea
The case against Caiaphas
Introduction
No trial or execution in history has had such a momentous outcome as that of Jesus in Roman-occupied Jerusalem, years ago.
But was it an execution or a judicial murder; and who was responsible?
The story begins when the Galilean rebel Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey, deliberately fulfilling a prophecy in the Hebrew Bible about the coming of the Messiah. He's mobbed by an adoring crowd.
The next day Jesus raids the Temple, the heart of the Jewish religion, and attacks money-changers for defiling a holy place.
The leaders of the Jewish establishment realise that he threatens their power, and so do the Romans, who fear that Jesus has the charisma to lead a guerrilla uprising against Imperial Rome.
Jesus is arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane, tried by Caiaphas and then by the Roman Governor. He's sentenced to death and executed.
Caiaphas
Caiaphas had a privileged positionCaiaphas was a supreme political operator and one of the most influential men in Jerusalem. He'd already survived 18 years as High Priest of the Temple (most High Priests only lasted 4), and had built a strong alliance with the occupying Roman power.
Cai
Who Killed Jesus?
The events leading up to Jesus’s crucifixion were shaped by several key parties, each playing a unique role in fulfilling a prophecy that changed the course of history. Religious leaders in Israel condemned Jesus for challenging their authority, viewing His teachings as a threat to their influence. Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus’s closest disciples, betrayed Him for thirty silver coins, setting the arrest in motion. The Roman government, represented by Pontius Pilate, ultimately sanctioned His crucifixion, bowing to public pressure and viewing Jesus’s execution as a way to avoid unrest. Ultimately, humanity as a whole shares responsibility, as Jesus’s death was the ultimate sacrifice for humanity's sins. Let's explore how each party contributed to this pivotal moment, and determine who killed Jesus.
Pontius Pilate and the Romans Executing Jesus
In Jesus’ day, the power to execute was in the hands of the Roman government. If someone was going to be executed, especially by crucifixion, someone with authority from Rome had to give the order. Pilate was the governor, and Jesus would only be executed if he gave the word to do it. He had full power to give or resc
Who killed Jesus?
By Barry York, Op-ed contributor
Murder mysteries are popular these days. Agatha Christie’s fiction works continue to be read by a new generation, making her the best-selling author of all time. TV shows such as Dateline or 48 Hours feature weekly narrations of true stories. Numerous podcasts are dedicated to recounting solved murders or bringing attention to cold cases.
But when it comes to the death of a truly innocent victim, Jesus of Nazareth, we do not need to call on a detective to solve it. We have eyewitnesses whose testimony makes it abundantly clear who was responsible for Jesus’ death. On Pentecost, Peter stood with the other Apostles and openly declared who murdered the Son of God. Peter said:
“Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know—this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men” (Acts –23).
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