1. Jewish-Roman Relations

Chapters in this book

1. I-XXIV I
2. Introduction 1
3. 1. Jewish-Roman Relations 12
4. 2. The High-Priest’s Insignia of Office 21
5. 3. The Meeting-Place of the Sanhedrin and Mark’s Nocturnal Session 27
6. 4. »The High-Priest of That Year« 44
7. 5. The Circumstances and Grounds of Jesus’ Arrest 60
8. 6. Pilate in History and in Christian Tradition 70
9. 7. The Penalty of Crucifixion 90
10. 8. The Jewish Death Penalties 97
11. 9. »It is not within our authority to execute anyone« 110
12. 10. Privilegium Paschale and Barabbas 131
13. 11. The Mockery 144
14. 12. The Inscription on the Cross 153
15. 13. Jesus and his Compatriots 158
16. 14. Behind the Preaching 190
17. Epilogue 208
18. Select Bibliography 209
19. Index 218
20. 226-228 226