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Crucifixion was so agonizing that even the heartless Romans backtracked a bit on it. Out of a sense of pity, they provided this potion to put the damned out of their misery. ... Jesus suffered all ...
The Pharisees and scribes criticized Jesus and his disciples for not observing Mosaic Law. They criticized his disciples for not washing their hands before eating. (The religious leaders engaged in ceremonial cleansing like washing up to the elbow and baptizing the cups and plates before eating food in them—Mark 7:1–23, [14] Matthew 15:1–20.) [15] Jesus is also criticized for eating with ...
The crucifixion of Jesus is central to Christianity [1] and the cross (in Roman Catholicism usually depicted with Jesus nailed to it) is Christianity's preeminent religious symbol. His death is the most prominent example of crucifixion in history, which in turn has led many cultures in the modern world to associate the execution method closely ...
Jesus said to wailing women: "Don't weep for me, but for yourselves and your children." John 19:17 "They" [45] had Jesus carry the cross. Crucifixion: Matthew 27:34–36 Jesus tasted wine mixed with gall, refused to drink more. Soldiers crucified Jesus, cast lots for his clothes and kept watch. [No time indicated] Mark 15:23–25
Because of this, some scholars believe Jesus' death was Jewish martyrdom. [10] [11] [12] Jesus himself said he had come to fulfill the Torah. [13] The Catholic Church calls Jesus the "King of Martyrs" because, as a man, he refused to commit sin unto the point of shedding blood. [14]
Touching on a theme that will be later explored more fully by Stephen in his final speech in Acts (7:1-53), Jesus and his followers are likened to the Jewish prophets of old, who were rejected by the Israelites despite being sent by God. Therefore, to follow Jesus is to suffer greatly as he will later in Luke.