Two courts, one dramatic trial: a legal study of Jesus that blends Jewish law with Roman power. This nonfiction volume examines how the Hebrew Sanhedrin and the Roman courts jointly shaped the trial of Jesus, highlighting the legal principles, procedures, and cultural forces at work. It treats the case as a landmark in the history of law where sacred law meets imperial justice, offering a careful, fact-based look at the events and their context.
The book frames the trial within a broader legal and social world, showing how the Mosaic Code guided the Sanhedrin and how Roman law and governance influenced the proceedings. It also explores associated topics—like how pagan practices, divination, and the era’s religious politics shaped the atmosphere around the case. Readers will see why this trial is often described as a unique intersection of heaven and earth in the history of law.
- Learn how the Hebrew and Roman jurisdictions interacted and why that matters for understanding the trial.
- Explore the role of religious and political forces in shaping legal outcomes of the era.
- See how appendices provide biographical sketches and background materials that illuminate the judges and context.
- Understand the broader cultural and legal milieu, including references to ancient codes and practices.
Ideal for readers of legal history, religious studies, and early Christian studies, this edition offers grounded analysis and thoughtful context for the trial’s significance.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the legal complexities of one of historyââ â¢s most pivotal trials ââ â the trial of Jesus. By examining the Roman and Jewish legal systems of the time, the author provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of the two distinct trials that Jesus endured. The book explores the political dynamics of the Roman Empire and its relationship with the Jewish people, particularly the province of Judea. It examines the intricate interplay of Roman authority and Jewish religious law and explores the extent of the Sanhedrinââ â¢s judicial power. The author meticulously reconstructs the legal processes involved, taking the reader on a journey through the Roman legal system and its application in provincial trials. The book highlights the procedural rules and regulations that governed Roman capital cases, illuminating the legal framework within which Pilate, the Roman procurator, operated. By meticulously examining the legal and historical context of the trial, the author challenges traditional interpretations and offers a fresh perspective on this pivotal event in human history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331747390_0
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