Quote:Jesus' sentencing has always been unique. But this is the first place I'm hearing an argument that a Roman prefect would not do what Pilate is depicted doing in the Gospel accounts. Can you elaborate on this a bit?
Elaborate on what? Crucifixion was a punishment reserved for slaves or rebels. According to those so-called gospels jesus was neither. Leaving aside the fact that the gospels portray Pilate as a wimp who wanted to let the godboy go whereas the other historical sources (Josephus and Philo) indicate he was a murdering thug what more is there to say?