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The crucifixion of Jesus was the death of Jesus by being nailed to a cross. [note 1] It occurred in 1st-century Judaea, most likely in AD 30 or AD 33. It is described in the four canonical gospels, referred to in the New Testament epistles, and later attested to by other ancient sources.
A key question many people ask about him is why he was crucified. The ultimate reason Jesus Christ was crucified was (1) to earn salvation for sinners, (2) to reveal God to people, especially his holy love, and (3) to conquer evil.
Nearly 2,000 years later, there’s a bit of guesswork involved when it comes to examining Jesus Christ’s crucifixion. But here’s why religious scholars and historians believe that Jesus was so violently crucified — not merely punished — when he was brought before Pontius Pilate in 30 or 33 C.E.
Jesus was crucified because he was viewed as a threat to the Roman Empire and the existing religious order. He was accused of claiming to be the King of the Jews, challenging the authority of the Roman governor Pontius Pilate and the Jewish religious leaders.
The Crucifixion of Jesus is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. All of Scripture leads up to this pinnacle moment in the history of humanity. Here is a summary of the crucifixion of Jesus on the cross and facts about His death.
Why Was Jesus Crucified? Jesus was sent to earth by God so that He would be the go-between for humanity. His purpose was to come to earth, preach the Gospel for 33 years, and be crucified.
Crucifixion was an important method of capital punishment particularly among the Persians, Seleucids, Carthaginians, and Romans until about the 4th century CE. The most famous victim of crucifixion is Jesus Christ.
Religions. Why did Jesus die? Last updated 2009-09-18. Christians believe the death of Jesus was part of a divine plan to save humanity. But exactly how could this work? Atonement and...
By following the timeline of this significant day, we can gain a deeper understanding of the biblical account of the crucifixion of Jesus and reflect on the last words spoken by Jesus as He hung on the cross, conveying His message of love, forgiveness, and salvation.
In Jerusalem, in April of either the year 30 or 33, Jesus of Nazareth was arrested, hauled before a religious court, tried by a Roman governor, sentenced to death and crucified.