Subject: Roman documentation of Christs execution |
Bible Note: Hi Monica, As far as I tell there is no longer any official Roman record - if there ever was one to begin with. If we believe what Matthew tells us in his Gospel is true, (and I do), then it's highly unlikely that there ever was an official record. Notice in the following passage how the chief priests and elders promised to intervene on behalf of the soldiers. As far as politics go, it looks like there's nothing new under the sun. ;) Mat 28:11 While they were going, behold, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had taken place. Mat 28:12 And when they had assembled with the elders and taken counsel, they gave a sufficient sum of money to the soldiers Mat 28:13 and said, "Tell people, 'His disciples came by night and stole him away while we were asleep.' Mat 28:14 And if this comes to the governor's ears, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble." Mat 28:15 So they took the money and did as they were directed. And this story has been spread among the Jews to this day. Peace in Christ, Machaira |