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Josef Ben Caiaphas (/ ˈ k aɪ. ə. f ə s /; c. 14 BC – c. 46 AD), known simply as Caiaphas in the New Testament, was the Jewish high priest during the years of Jesus' ministry, according to Josephus.
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Mar 4, 2021 · Caiaphas, the high priest in the Jerusalem temple, was a co-conspirator in Jesus Christ's death. See why he decided that Jesus had to die.
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Jan 5, 2022 · Caiaphas was a high priest for eighteen years (A.D. 18-36), the longest reign of any high priest in New Testament times (the standard term lasted less than three years). He served under Pontius Pilate and, in A.D. 36, Vitellius, the governor of Syria, removed him from his position.
Caiaphas was the official high priest from 18 AD to 36 AD, including "that year" (John 18:13), which was about 33 AD, but the one pulling the strings remained Annas, whom the Jews considered the real high priest, whom Judaism appointed for life.
Jan 4, 2022 · Annas and Caiaphas are two high priests mentioned during Jesus’ public ministry (Luke 3:2). In that period of history, high priests were installed and removed by Roman rulers. While it is not recorded in the Bible, the tradition is that the Romans had deposed Annas and made Caiaphas the high priest.
Jan 27, 2023 · Joseph Caiaphas was the Jewish high priest during the time of Jesus’ ministry and a few years afterwards. He was a strong opponent of Jesus and His message. Caiaphas was the son-in-law of Annas, the former high priest, which may have accounted for his own rise to power.
He was a Sadducee; son-in-law to the cunning and powerful Annas. He was the reigning high priest of Israel. He was Joseph Caiaphas. It was the third day since the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. His disciples were gone, dispersed as by a strong wind, Still Caiaphas was rattled with uneasiness.
