WHO KILLED JESUS? - SUSPECT #1

About this episode

The episode investigates the role of Roman soldiers in the crucifixion of Jesus.

Our investigation of who killed Jesus begins with the most obvious perpetrators: the soldiers who tortured, whipped, and crucified Christ. Big thanks to worldhistory.org for background historical information. Clips Used (Opener): The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s) Other Clips: “The Horror of a Roman Scourging - Rick Renner” ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZIxkhIzEgE&t=651s ); “Jesus Suffering and Crucifixion - A Medical Point of…

People in this episode

Host: Matt Anderson

Topics covered

• crucifixion
• historical context
• politics of Jesus' death
• Roman soldiers
• Christianity
• spirituality

Keywords

• Jesus
• crucifixion
• Roman soldiers
• Billy Graham
• Bill O'Reilly
• Jordan Peterson
• historical context
• Christianity
• spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Killing Jesus, Joe Rogan Experience, The Real Meaning of the Cross, Jesus was Innocent, Who killed Jesus and why?, The Horror of a Roman Scourging, Jesus Suffering and Crucifixion - A Medical Point of View

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