01-01-2010, 08:48 PM
One did not need to nail a victim to a cross, using ropes was also sufficient, because the victim was supposed to die of thirst and/or exposure, I think?
One hears also of germanic tribes that crucified Roman prisoners - surely they'd not waste precious iron nails on such an execution.
Anyway, regardless of the origin of the sponge, giving a crucified person a drink seems to be contrary to the purpose of crucifixion and therefore it seems to me an act of kindness. Just my opinion of course.
One hears also of germanic tribes that crucified Roman prisoners - surely they'd not waste precious iron nails on such an execution.
Anyway, regardless of the origin of the sponge, giving a crucified person a drink seems to be contrary to the purpose of crucifixion and therefore it seems to me an act of kindness. Just my opinion of course.
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
