How many other people do you think also died by crucifiction as their death penalty punishment?

Answer 1

Thousands.

Crusifiction was the punishment of choice by the Romans.

Answer 2

Historically, many hundreds and thousands, although it was not the commonest form of Roman execution, reserved only for real hardcore malefactors. It is true that during the slaves' revolt (led by a famous gladiator, Sparticus, now popularised in a movie of the same name) dozens were crucifed in one go.

However, it is nearly unheard of for victims to be NAILED to the cross, as with Jesus; most were tied up, as is seen in early Medieval accounts of crucifixion (and can be recognised in crucific jewellry of this period). In fact, there is no material evidence of an actual cross being used, and it is belived that Jesus, along with all the others, was not actually executed on a wooden cross- it is more likely, and widely proven, that a plank was merely nailed across a tree trunk. This was far more easy than carving a whole cross.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Despite the fact that the ancient Jewish historian Josephus, as well as other sources, refer to the crucifixion of thousands of people by the Romans, there is only a single archeological discovery of a crucified body dating back to the Roman Empire around the time of Jesus which was discovered in Jerusalem. It is not surprising that there is only one such discovery, because a crucified body was usually left to decay on the cross and therefore would not be preserved. The only reason these archeological remains were preserved was because family members gave this particular individual a customary burial.

Answer 4

Thousands!!!!! The Romans used this as a form of punishment. In fact Sparticus and his army were Crucificed along the the Apia Way as a warning to other rebels.

Answer 5

Crucifixion was the common form of Execution used by The Romans for those they considered Criminals. Roman Citizens were not Crucified, they were Beheaded.

Answer 6

I think 5 or 6 of the original 12 disciples did--one got crucified upside down

That, and rebellious citezins were crucified on a regular basis.

Answer 7

..and had their beards pulled out of their face,4-5 in thorns jammed into the scalp,body torn apart with whips laced with sharp objects,beaten and then compelled to carry their own cross after these tortures to the place of impending crucifiction.

Answer 8

Many but Jesus not only died on the cross, but he took on our sins, and was abadonned by God because of it. Jesus was cast into hell for three days, just so that we may become forgiven. Now if that is not love, then I don't know what is.

Answer 9

Many, but not many were so violently whipped beforehand and they weren't all nailed to the cross. They were afraid that his disciples would try to rescue him somehow so they wanted it to be almost impossible for him to have a fast get-away.

Answer 10

There were many. It was a common form of punishment back then