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> they actually attempt to stone him at multiple points Right, so they are also alleged to have killed others, and suddenly for Jesus it is claimed that they "
by throw__away7391 5y ago
> they actually attempt to stone him at multiple points
Right, so they are also alleged to have killed others, and suddenly for Jesus it is claimed that they "don't have the authority" and need Pilate to do it.
Written by a child.
- Amezarak 5y agoThe stonings would have been illegal under Roman law and would have resulted in severe punishment by the authorities. That’s exactly why in any case they would have had to obtain approval from/remand the case to Pilate. We have many other documented such incidents resulting in dire consequences. Pilate himself would have been averse to allow mob violence not just because it was illegal but because allowing such to take place as the Roman in charge would have likely merited punishment for him as well especially if it got more out of hand. Josephus is a great source on the historical situation of the time period, if you have the time to read the Antiquities and the Wars.
- ncmncm 5y agoI would want to know a lot more about the "chain of custody" of Josephus's text. Is there any copy of it that was never in the hands of the Church?