Arrest and Execution Jesus' tumultuous last days in Jerusalem and the actual historical evidence of the crucifixion. L. Michael White: Professor of Classics and Director of the Religious Studies ...

Mark and Matthew describe it as from “the chief priests,” but John adds “soldiers” (Romans). Since Pilate effectively appointed the high priest, and since they had a durable working relationship, the ...

It's only in the Garden of Gethsemane, when Judas and the Roman soldiers arrive to arrest Jesus, that the early community -- the disciples of men and women, the first church -- finally come to ...

The total sham of the arrest, trial, and execution of Jesus was carefully orchestrated by religious leaders. The cooperation by the Romans was stealthily achieved by the religious leaders.

It should be remembered that Passover, the celebration of freedom from foreign domination, brought thousands of Jewish pilgrims to Roman-dominated Jerusalem. It was a volatile time. Jesus was ...