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Jesus' Trials

2025/4/13
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Undeceptions with John Dickson
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Legal trials fascinate us, influencing our opinions and entertainment choices. The case of Lindy Chamberlain, wrongly convicted of murder in Australia, highlights the media's impact. Trials like O.J. Simpson's and Amanda Knox's further exemplify our captivation with courtroom drama.
  • Lindy Chamberlain was wrongly convicted of murder due to intense media scrutiny and public suspicion.
  • The media circus surrounding trials can significantly influence public perception and outcomes.
  • Legal trials have become a successful genre in entertainment, reflecting our fascination with justice and human drama.

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This week, leading up to Easter, we’re looking at the most famous trial of all time: the trial of Jesus. It’s a courtroom drama like no other, and its outcome changed everything.

But what do we actually know about the trial and conviction of Jesus? Was it fair? Was it real?

  • (00:00) - - Intro

  • (05:33) - - Gospel anti-Semitism?

  • (07:45) - - Judea and Galilee

  • (12:54) - - Pontius Pilate

  • (26:02) - - The Sanhedrin

  • (33:30) - - Judean trials

  • (36:37) - - Jesus in Jerusalem

  • (49:13) - - Jesus' final night

  • (51:16) - - The Jewish trial

  • (54:46) - - The Roman trial

  • (01:02:11) - - King of the Jews

  • (01:10:03) - - Five-Minute Jesus

  • (01:13:13) - - Are the trials historically plausible?

  • (01:21:29) - - Why was Jesus crucified?