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Joseph ben Caiaphas (/ ˈ k aɪ. ə. f ə s /; c. 14 BC – c. 46 AD) [citation needed], known simply as Caiaphas in the New Testament, was the Jewish high priest during the years of Jesus' ministry, according to Josephus.
Jan 5, 2022 · Caiaphas was the Jewish high priest who presided over the Sanhedrin and plotted to kill Jesus. Learn about his role, his relationship with Rome, and his prophecy of Jesus' death and resurrection.
Mar 4, 2021 · Caiaphas was the Jewish high priest in Jerusalem at the time of Jesus' ministry and trial. He accused Jesus of blasphemy, turned him over to the Romans, and may have been related to Annas, another high priest.
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Caiaphas, the high priest during Jesus’ adulthood, held the office from about 18 to 36 ce, longer than anyone else during the Roman period, indicating that he was a successful and reliable diplomat. Since he and Pilate were in power together for 10 years, they…
Apr 19, 2019 · Learn about Caiaphas, the high priest who broke Jewish law to hold a rushed and rigged trial of Jesus on the eve of Passover. Discover his motives, his family, and his fate from the Gospels and archaeology.
Caiaphas (Greek Καϊάφας) was the Roman-appointed Jewish high priest between 18 and 37 C.E., best known for his role in the trial of Jesus. His full name was Yosef Bar Kayafa (Hebrew יוסף בַּר קַיָּפָא), which translates as Joseph, son of Caiaphas.
Caiaphas was the high priest in Jerusalem during the time of Jesus, appointed by the Roman governor and removed by the legate of Syria. The gospels portray him as involved in the plot to kill Jesus, but Josephus is silent about his role and his fate.
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