2006-10-12 09:52:40 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Romans crucified 100,000's of Jews. Jesus was one of them.
When the Roman crucified someone they placed a sign over the victims head to let everyone know what their "crime" was.
In Jesus' case, his crime was being "King of the Jews". This was a captial offence in the Roman Empire, since only Caesar was king.
The sign above Jesus was a put there to mock him.
2006-10-15 21:35:33 · answer #1 · answered by mo mosh 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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Why was Jesus called King of the Jews?
2015-08-20 08:21:25 · answer #3 · answered by Sherrell 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Jesus was a Jew. While on the cross, the Romans put a sign above him saying "King of the Jews". It was sarcastic and meant as an insulting joke since Jews were viewed down upon.
2006-10-12 09:59:21 · answer #4 · answered by alkenlem 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because Jesus is believe to be a decendent of King David. Therefore as the supposed only living decendent of a royal line he would be considered a king.
2006-10-12 09:56:47 · answer #5 · answered by Scott D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He is the Messiah. He is the one chosen by God to lead the Jews.
It would appear by the number of people who have converted or have been baptised He did a pretty good job convincing the vast majority.
2006-10-12 09:55:55 · answer #6 · answered by joe f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For those who believe Jesus was the messiah, the title is appropriate as the messiah, according to the prophesies, will rise to be an earthly king.
2006-10-12 09:54:36 · answer #7 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because he was a Jew, born in Jerusalum, home of the Jews. And, he is the most famous Jew, so he is the King of the Jews.
2006-10-12 09:54:06 · answer #8 · answered by Wookie on Water 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
sort of like saying jim carrey is king of the canadians. famous guy, maybe, but sadly just calling yourself a king doesn't make you a king.
2006-10-12 09:55:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply because he was a Jewish leader, and the Romans despised Jews.
2006-10-12 12:57:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋