He was condemned for blaspheming judaism... basically, being a heretic.
That carried the death penalty for jews under jewish rule, but Rome didn't allow subjects to execute the death penalty. So the jews framed him as a rebel against Rome, so they could see him killed.
So... no, that's blatantly false. He was sentenced by the Sanhedrin for blasphemy, and by Pilate for rebellion.
That carried the death penalty for jews under jewish rule, but Rome didn't allow subjects to execute the death penalty. So the jews framed him as a rebel against Rome, so they could see him killed.
So... no, that's blatantly false. He was sentenced by the Sanhedrin for blasphemy, and by Pilate for rebellion.
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