Caiaphas

Caiaphas, biblical character, c. 14 B.C.E.–c. C.E.46) was the Jewish high priest, during the years of Jesus' ministry, in accordance with Josephus.

Christ before Caiaphas (Matthias Stomer, C.E.17th century)

Quotes from Caiaphas

• [To the members of the Sanhedrin, who were worried that because of the uproar caused by Jesus the Romans would destroy Israel] You don’t understand anything, and don’t consider how it is better that one man should die for the people and that the whole nation shouldn’t perish. (Gospel according to John)
• A Jesus I beseech you, by the living God, to tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God. (Gospel according to Matthew)
• To the members of the Sanhedrin, after Jesus had confirmed that he considered himself the Son of God He blasphemed! Why do we still need witnesses? Behold, now ye have heard the blasphemy; What do you think? (Gospel according to Matthew)

Note

1. Hebrew: יוֹסֵף בַּר קַיָּפָא, romanized: Yōsēf bar Qayyāfā; Koinē Greek: Καϊάφας, romanized: Kaïáphas [ka.i'a.φas]

Sources

• Metzger, Bruce M.; Coogan, Michael D., eds. (1993). The Oxford Companion to the Bible. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-504645-5.
• Bond, Helen Catharine (2004). Caiaphas: Friend of Rome and Judge of Jesus?. Louisville: Westminster John Knox. ISBN 0-664-22332-X.
• NETBible: Caiaphas
  • This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Joseph Caiphas". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.

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