07-08-2012, 05:04 PM
Quote:... the Governor has authorized the crucifixion of three condemned.
Assuming you mean the two thieves too, that may not be historically accurate. To impress potential jewish converts, the gospel writers invented certain things to make it appear events in the life of christ "fulfilled prophecy." Some psalm --22 IIRC--said the suffering one was "surrounded by evildoers" and "they cast lots for my clothing." Ergo, the two thieves nearby and Roman soldiers casting lots to get christ's clothes--hardly plausible; who needs those sweaty, bloodstained rags?
