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Caiaphas
Caiaphas Son-in-law and successor of Annas, high priest in Jerusalem. He held office from 18 to 37 CE, but the statement in John (18: 13) that he was high priest ‘that year’, combined with the reference to a preliminary investigation by Annas (John 18: 13–24) has suggested the possibility of the high priesthood being held for one year only at a time. But, more probably, John's meaning is that Caiaphas was the high priest ‘in that memorable year of the crucifixion’. An ossuary with an Aramaic inscription thought to mean ‘Joseph, son of Caiaphas’ was found in 1990 in the Caiaphas family tomb in Jerusalem; but the translation is by no means certain.
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W. R. F. BROWNING. "Caiaphas." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. W. R. F. BROWNING. "Caiaphas." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-Caiaphas.html W. R. F. BROWNING. "Caiaphas." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-Caiaphas.html |
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Caiaphas
Caiaphas (Joseph Caiaphas) , Jewish high priest, a Sadducee, son-in-law of Annas. According to the Gospels, he presided at the council that condemned Jesus to death. Later, he joined in the examination of Peter and John. Mat. 26.57-68; John 11.47-54; 18.24; Acts 4.6. |
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"Caiaphas." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Caiaphas." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Caiaphas.html "Caiaphas." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Caiaphas.html |
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Caiaphas
Caiaphas name of the Jewish high priest at the time of the trial and execution of Jesus; in John 11:50 it is Caiaphas who says, ‘It is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.’
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Caiaphas." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Caiaphas." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-Caiaphas.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Caiaphas." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-Caiaphas.html |
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Caiaphas
Caiaphas. The Jewish High Priest before whom Christ was tried (Mt. 26: 3, etc.).
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E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Caiaphas." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Caiaphas." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-Caiaphas.html E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Caiaphas." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-Caiaphas.html |
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