02-25-2004, 05:04 PM
Concerning Tom's point: I think armor on a crucifixion detail would have been a very good idea in hostile or at least occupied territory where the condemned might have resentful friends. Also, recall that in the Gospel account, the Romans thought until the last moment that they would be executing the insurrectionist Barabbas, not Jesus. Barabbas would be sure to have fellow seditionists in the Jerusalem crowd.<br>
Haven't seen the movie, which opens today, but saw some closeup pics of the soldiers. Helmets are sort of generic Imp. Ital, but the loricae are definitely dark iron, not leather. <p></p><i></i>
Haven't seen the movie, which opens today, but saw some closeup pics of the soldiers. Helmets are sort of generic Imp. Ital, but the loricae are definitely dark iron, not leather. <p></p><i></i>
