Crucifixion in the Mediterranean World
- ISBN-10
- 3161560019
- ISBN-13
- 9783161560019
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 588
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-12-10
- Publisher
- Mohr Siebeck
- Author
- John Granger Cook
Description
John Granger Cook traces the use of the penalty by the Romans until its probable abolition by Constantine. Rabbinic and legal sources are not neglected. The material contributes to the understanding of the crucifixion of Jesus and has implications for the theologies of the cross in the New Testament. Images and photographs are included in this volume.
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