596. The religious authorities in Jerusalem were not unanimous about what stance to take towards Jesus.380 The Pharisees threatened to excommunicate his followers.381 To those who feared that “everyone will believe in him, and the Romans will come and destroy both our holy place and our nation”, the high priest Caiaphas replied by prophesying: “It is expedient for you that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation should not perish.”382 The Sanhedrin, having declared Jesus deserving of death as a blasphemer but having lost the right to put anyone to death, hands him over to the Romans, accusing him of political revolt, a charge that puts him in the same category as Barabbas who had been accused of sedition.383 The chief priests also threatened Pilate politically so that he would condemn Jesus to death.384
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
361. What is the relationship between the beatitudes and our desire for happiness?
227. What is the sacramental character?
590. What does the Church ask for when she prays “Thy Kingdom come”?
403. What is the principle of subsidiarity?
503. What is set forth by the seventh commandment?
9. What is the full and definitive stage of God’s Revelation?
461. How are parents to educate their children in the Christian faith?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the message of Abdias 1:11 about Edom’s injustice and oppression of the weak?
What does Malachi 4:1 say about the punishment of the wicked?
What is the role of spiritual gifts in building up the church, according to Ephesians 4:7-16?
The Story of Moses: How did God choose and prepare Moses to lead his people? (Exodus 1-4)
What does Wisdom 8:7 teach us about wisdom as a source of virtue and honor?
What is Ahijah’s prophecy in 1 Kings 11 and what is its importance in Israel’s history?
What is the message behind the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican?
