Most of the time I go to great lengths to verify the dates and information. For obvious reasons. But if I did that for this story I'd never get to write about it.
And I wanted to write about it. I think this is one of our best lessons.
It is very clear to us, your readers (any Christian, etc .) on this social media app for writers's, that you did your homework. I am reading it again and just wanted to applaud your efforts. Thank you for keeping it real (and truthful, the way it should be, for the sake of Christ, Jesus, "Yeshua" in His own tongue, (..He Saves..). GBY. I will be partaking in a gulp of red wine which denotes His 🩸 along with that meaningful "matzah" cracker, which as we all know delineates His Body shed for us, for our sins. Commemorated this year on the Messianic calendar, at sundown April 12th.
Fantastic lesson, and even better sermon! I wish the dates (or possible dates) for the crucifixion, resurrection, and other Bible events that can be dated were talked about more, as it helps bring the Bible and secular history together.
Besides posca, the Romans also had a vinegar and ash drink that gladiators would drink like Gatorade. I wonder if any crucifixion victims got that kind of beverage?
*The temple veil tore from TOP to bottom, another clear indication of God's work - not human effort.
*Jesus was affirmed dead and rose after the traditional 3 days to affirm official death - to clearly demonstrate He was miraculously healed by God. He walked around, interacted with others for 40 days - He was NOT a ghost. He is the fully healed Jesus. 🙌🏻 Thousands of eyewitnesses and yet not all believed.
Thank you for this one, Jason! May God bless you for giving us the opportunity to be moved by your posts and how they can be applied to our everyday lives. 🙏❤️
Without the Resurrection, the life of Jesus is just that of another wise man 😥⚰️ speaking truth to power.
However, the fact that "He Is RISEN!" makes His-Story, from Annunciation to Ascension, the real GOOD NEWS of Way, Truth, Life. (😌 Real History) faith hope love, ⚓Semper Fortis!🔥⛲
This is beautifully crafted, Jason. Thank you for the amazing scope of all you have so succinctly presented. For those who may wish to read further, one of my favorite and most accessible texts is ON PASCHA by Melito of Sardis, written about AD 190. I was surprised about how easy it is to relate to the earliest Christians and to understand the scope of what occurred through Jesus' crucifixion.
I have a question Jason, it is often shown that Jesus' hands were pierced but I have also heard that this was a wrong assumption. I have heard that it was actually the wrist bone that was pierced to keep the nails from slipping through. Have you heard of this? And if so, which is correct?
The short answer is, we don't know for sure. But you're asking an excellent question about the historical accuracy of crucifixion depictions.
Archaeological and medical evidence suggests that nails were likely driven through the wrists rather than the palms during Roman crucifixions. The Greek word used in the Gospels, "cheir," can refer to both the hand and the wrist area. The palms alone couldn't support the weight of a human body without tearing through the flesh.
The single archaeological example we have of crucifixion - the heel bone of Jehohanan mentioned in our "Did You Know" section - shows evidence of nailing through the wrist/forearm area. Medical experts who've studied crucifixion have concluded that nails through the palms would tear through the soft tissue when supporting body weight.
Roman crucifixion was designed to be both prolonged and secure, so the method that would keep the victim affixed to the cross longer would have been preferred. This suggests placement through the wrists where the small bones could support the weight and prevent the body from falling.
Many artistic depictions show nails through the palms due to tradition rather than historical accuracy, similar to how crosses in art are typically shown as Latin crosses rather than the more historically likely tau crosses.
That said, some scholars argue that additional rope bindings could have allowed for palm nailing, though there's limited evidence for this practice.
My personal feeling is that the wrists were more likely. I've seen documentaries that show the nerves in the wrist would have made that method even MORE painful which is something the Romans never seemed to let bother them.
Thank you. There is also the story of doubting Thomas where Thomas demands to see the holes in His hands, was this just a bad translation or truth? I have also heard elsewhere that the cross was actually a tau, but I started wondering about this last night after I read your post. If it was a tau, then where would they have hung the sign "King of the Jews"? So many questions, I'm sorry, it's just so interesting.
I want to reiterate a point I think most of you understand already.
We can't be sure of the exact date or even the exact year Jesus was crucified. It's a complicated process to even get close.
I chose this date to write about it but there are other dates that are equally possible and have valid arguments.
I just read this great article this morning: https://open.substack.com/pub/wrathandremnant/p/the-book-of-daniel-predicts-the-exact
Most of the time I go to great lengths to verify the dates and information. For obvious reasons. But if I did that for this story I'd never get to write about it.
And I wanted to write about it. I think this is one of our best lessons.
It is very clear to us, your readers (any Christian, etc .) on this social media app for writers's, that you did your homework. I am reading it again and just wanted to applaud your efforts. Thank you for keeping it real (and truthful, the way it should be, for the sake of Christ, Jesus, "Yeshua" in His own tongue, (..He Saves..). GBY. I will be partaking in a gulp of red wine which denotes His 🩸 along with that meaningful "matzah" cracker, which as we all know delineates His Body shed for us, for our sins. Commemorated this year on the Messianic calendar, at sundown April 12th.
Thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to read and comment!
Fantastic lesson, and even better sermon! I wish the dates (or possible dates) for the crucifixion, resurrection, and other Bible events that can be dated were talked about more, as it helps bring the Bible and secular history together.
Besides posca, the Romans also had a vinegar and ash drink that gladiators would drink like Gatorade. I wonder if any crucifixion victims got that kind of beverage?
Keep writing truth! He Is Risen!
Now I have to find out more about the gladiator drink!
The Tasting History YouTube channel did an episode on it called Gladiator Gatorade. They also did an episode on Posca.
*The temple veil tore from TOP to bottom, another clear indication of God's work - not human effort.
*Jesus was affirmed dead and rose after the traditional 3 days to affirm official death - to clearly demonstrate He was miraculously healed by God. He walked around, interacted with others for 40 days - He was NOT a ghost. He is the fully healed Jesus. 🙌🏻 Thousands of eyewitnesses and yet not all believed.
Matthew 28:11-15 tells shocking truth.
I love “Were you there” for reflection on the cross. It ought to make us tremble.
⛪🎶😌♥️📖
A real Bible Belt Staple of my youth.✔️
Grace and peace to you sister,
Onward to Jerusalem.....
➕ IC XC Nika! ➕
Glory to the Precious and Life-Giving Cross,
GLORY to His Holy Third Day Resurrection!
HOLY God
Holy Mighty
Holy Immortal
Have mercy on us!
All Holy Trinity, have mercy on us,
Lord, cleanse us of our sins,
Master, pardon our iniquities,
Holy God, visit and heal our infirmities for Thy Name's sake....
...Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy! ❤️🩹✍🏼📖⛲🔥🌾🍇⚓☦️⛪🌐
We never pray alone.....
Thank you for this one, Jason! May God bless you for giving us the opportunity to be moved by your posts and how they can be applied to our everyday lives. 🙏❤️
Thank you, Jason! Another fantastic column. You knocked it out of the ballpark!
Marvelous truth, so well articulated! Love of God poured out!
Well, it's not Easter yet in 2025, but nevertheless, "HE IS RISEN!"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkIJfLfzZ0w
Amen,
Without the Resurrection, the life of Jesus is just that of another wise man 😥⚰️ speaking truth to power.
However, the fact that "He Is RISEN!" makes His-Story, from Annunciation to Ascension, the real GOOD NEWS of Way, Truth, Life. (😌 Real History) faith hope love, ⚓Semper Fortis!🔥⛲
Grace and peace to you Amigo
Amen, same to you.
This is beautifully crafted, Jason. Thank you for the amazing scope of all you have so succinctly presented. For those who may wish to read further, one of my favorite and most accessible texts is ON PASCHA by Melito of Sardis, written about AD 190. I was surprised about how easy it is to relate to the earliest Christians and to understand the scope of what occurred through Jesus' crucifixion.
I have a question Jason, it is often shown that Jesus' hands were pierced but I have also heard that this was a wrong assumption. I have heard that it was actually the wrist bone that was pierced to keep the nails from slipping through. Have you heard of this? And if so, which is correct?
The short answer is, we don't know for sure. But you're asking an excellent question about the historical accuracy of crucifixion depictions.
Archaeological and medical evidence suggests that nails were likely driven through the wrists rather than the palms during Roman crucifixions. The Greek word used in the Gospels, "cheir," can refer to both the hand and the wrist area. The palms alone couldn't support the weight of a human body without tearing through the flesh.
The single archaeological example we have of crucifixion - the heel bone of Jehohanan mentioned in our "Did You Know" section - shows evidence of nailing through the wrist/forearm area. Medical experts who've studied crucifixion have concluded that nails through the palms would tear through the soft tissue when supporting body weight.
Roman crucifixion was designed to be both prolonged and secure, so the method that would keep the victim affixed to the cross longer would have been preferred. This suggests placement through the wrists where the small bones could support the weight and prevent the body from falling.
Many artistic depictions show nails through the palms due to tradition rather than historical accuracy, similar to how crosses in art are typically shown as Latin crosses rather than the more historically likely tau crosses.
That said, some scholars argue that additional rope bindings could have allowed for palm nailing, though there's limited evidence for this practice.
My personal feeling is that the wrists were more likely. I've seen documentaries that show the nerves in the wrist would have made that method even MORE painful which is something the Romans never seemed to let bother them.
Thank you. There is also the story of doubting Thomas where Thomas demands to see the holes in His hands, was this just a bad translation or truth? I have also heard elsewhere that the cross was actually a tau, but I started wondering about this last night after I read your post. If it was a tau, then where would they have hung the sign "King of the Jews"? So many questions, I'm sorry, it's just so interesting.