RELIGION AND THEOLOGY

Religion and Theology

Religion and Theology

What were the motivations for the Jewish leaders to have Jesus killed?

There were numerous reasons that motivated the Jews to have Jesus killed. When Jesus announced his prophethood, he also revealed to the world that he was the son of god. The Jewish faith follows the tenets of monotheism and, as a result, all Jews strictly believe that there is only one God - they also believe that he has neither a father nor a son. By proclaiming to be the son of god, it can be understood that Jesus claimed to have all the ...