Crime Before Calvary: Herodias, Herod Antipas, And Pontius Pilate: A New Interpretation
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A work of historical and biblical scholarship, Crime Before Calvary: Herodias, Herod Antipas, and Pontius Pilate: A New Interpretation presents a bold reexamination of the political and personal intrigues that preceded the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Guy Schofield argues that the roles of Herodias, Herod Antipas, and Pontius Pilate have been misunderstood or underexamined by traditional scholarship, and he reconstructs their motivations and machinations with meticulous attention to historical and scriptural evidence. The work uncovers the web of dynastic ambition, moral corruption, and Roman political calculation that converged in the events leading to Calvary, casting these familiar figures in a sharper and more complex light. Written with the conviction of a seasoned historian, the narrative is both accessible and intellectually rigorous, drawing on classical sources to challenge long-held assumptions about culpability and power in first-century Judea. Crime Before Calvary stands as a compelling reassessment that will engage readers with an interest in ancient history, biblical studies, and the human forces that shaped one of history's most consequential moments.
Author: Guy Schofield
Format: Hardback
Published: 1960, George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A work of historical and biblical scholarship, Crime Before Calvary: Herodias, Herod Antipas, and Pontius Pilate: A New Interpretation presents a bold reexamination of the political and personal intrigues that preceded the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Guy Schofield argues that the roles of Herodias, Herod Antipas, and Pontius Pilate have been misunderstood or underexamined by traditional scholarship, and he reconstructs their motivations and machinations with meticulous attention to historical and scriptural evidence. The work uncovers the web of dynastic ambition, moral corruption, and Roman political calculation that converged in the events leading to Calvary, casting these familiar figures in a sharper and more complex light. Written with the conviction of a seasoned historian, the narrative is both accessible and intellectually rigorous, drawing on classical sources to challenge long-held assumptions about culpability and power in first-century Judea. Crime Before Calvary stands as a compelling reassessment that will engage readers with an interest in ancient history, biblical studies, and the human forces that shaped one of history's most consequential moments.