Christianity - A Journey from Facts to Fiction — Page 77
Crucifixion 77 crucified person within the short period of only a few hours. Yet he had to accept the plea to release the body under mysterious circumstances. That is why he is forever accused of conspiracy. It is alleged that under the influence of his wife he saw to it that the execution of Jesus as took place at an hour very close to the hour of Sabbath. Secondly, he conceded to the request to release the body despite doubtful reports of Jesus’ as death. This decision of Pilate caused grave concern among the Jews who petitioned him and expressed their doubts and suspicions regarding the death of Jesus as (Matt 27:62–66). We also learn from the Bible that when his body was taken down his legs were not broken, whereas the legs of the two thieves, hanging along with him, were broken to make sure that they died (John 19:31–32). This act of sparing Jesus as would certainly have helped his revival from the coma. It cannot be ruled out altogether that the sentries had been instructed by some emissaries of Pilate, not to break the legs of Jesus Christ as. Perhaps this was done as a mark of respect for him and the innocent Christian community. According to the Bible, when his side was pierced blood and water gushed out: But when they came to Jesus as and found him already dead, they did not break his legs. Instead one of the soldiers pierced Jesus’ as side with a spear bringing a sudden flow of blood and water (John 19:33–34). If he was dead and his heart had stopped beating, such active bleeding as would cause the blood to rush out or gush out would be impossible. At most, coagulated blood and plasma could have passively seeped out. But that is not the picture which the New