trial of Jesus
Sanhedrin then Pilate
The trial of Jesus refers to the legal proceedings against Jesus of Nazareth before his crucifixion, as described in the New Testament gospels.
The accounts describe hearings before Jewish authorities (the Sanhedrin, led by the high priest Caiaphas) and Roman authorities (Pontius Pilate, and in Luke's gospel, Herod Antipas).
The phrase appears in historical, theological, and legal discussions examining the proceedings' legitimacy, the roles of Jewish and Roman leaders, and questions of responsibility for his execution.
- PilateJudean prefect, first century
- crucifixionExecution by cross
- BarabbasPrisoner released at Passover
- SanhedrinJewish high court
- CaiaphasHigh priest during crucifixion
Gethsemane · betrayal · Judas · thirty pieces · accusation · blasphemy · Son of God · crowd · mob mentality · blood guilt · scourging · Roman soldiers · thorns · crown of thorns · mockery · robes · judgment · innocent
- Jesus lifenativity, crucifixion, resurrection day, ascension, transfiguration
- Passioncrown of thorns, Good Friday, Gethsemane, scourging, nails
- Passion narrativePilate, Pontius Pilate, Barabbas, Caiaphas, crucifixion
- Historical Jesusdissimilarity, crucifixion, Gospel of Mark, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel of Luke
trial of Jesusfair trial
Impartial judicial proceeding
due process · presumption of innocence · habeas corpus · rule of law · judicial review
trial of Jesusacquittal
Formal clearing of charges
exoneration · vindication · pardon · not guilty verdict · liberation
trial of JesusResurrection
Rising from death
Last Judgment · resurrection · Transfiguration · triumphal entry