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Original Charts By: Donnie S. Barnes, Th.D. Minister – Church of Christ Red Boiling Springs, Tn. Power Points & Animations By: Jack Wheeler Minister Church of Christ Clovis, Ca. WWW.powerpointstojesus.com. The Cross of Christ. 035. Crucifixion.
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Original Charts By:Donnie S. Barnes, Th.D.Minister – Church of ChristRed Boiling Springs, Tn.Power Points & Animations By:Jack WheelerMinister Church of ChristClovis, Ca.WWW.powerpointstojesus.com
Crucifixion The most frightful and inhumane form of punishment ever known. Tradition attributes the origin of crucifixion to a woman, Semiramis, Queen of Assyria
Crucifixion Crucifixion was practiced by: • Egyptians • Carthaginians • Persians • Germans • Assyrians • Greeks • Romans
Crucifixion Roman general Vaus crucified 2,000 Jews in one day at the gates of Jerusalem After the war with Spartacus, 10,000 slaves were crucified between Capua and Rome. Crucifixion, as a form of punishment, was unknown to the Hebrews. Only the vilest of criminals were crucified. Crimes for which crucifixion could result were: • Robbery • Sedition • Piracy • Assassination • Treason • Perjury• Desertion from the army