Those guys nailed up Christ after all. And I saw a bit about how Christians didn't attack the empire directly, they just won the hearts of the people. It would make sense if we're in a rematch.
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Jesus was preaching he was the Messiah come. In the case of the Pharisees would have dramatically reduced the importance and power associated with their positions. Which were largely predicated on being the “Approved” conduit of dictating religious messages from on high.
In the case of the Sanhedrin. Why would the people care to bring their concerns and disputes before a group of Elders. When they had quite literally someone who was the Perfect Judge. This he would have greatly diminished if not outright destroyed their societal status and standing. Along with the power that would accompany it.
And it would have led to thousands, probably more like hundreds of thousands of Deaths. Simply from Armed Rebellion. Which the Pharisees threatened to incite if the Romans refused to kill Jesus. And the ensuing crackdowns by the Roman Legions.
Not to mention the 10s of Thousands of non-Jews and Roman Civilians in the province. Who wouldn’t easily be able to retreat into Fortresses like the Roman Garrisons and Auxiliaries. In the event of armed conflict. Leaving them easy pickings for Rebels and Bandits.
Very interesting. Again I've never really contemplated what would have happened to the social order if Jesus had been allowed to live. Thanks for the insight. The story seems to have profound indications for society today.
Will we allow our spirits to be crushed or do we rise up and live even though it could mean a disruption to the social order and lives could be lost.