Mar 15:7 And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.
Mar 15:8 And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to do as he had ever done unto them.
Mar 15:9 But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews?
Mar 15:10 For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy.
Mar 15:11 But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.
So who was Barabbas, and what did the chief priests have to do with him?
2007-03-30 12:02:15 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am the author of "The Book of Barabbas" and I am seriously curious about what other people think about him.
(selling well, actually, thanks for asking. If you are curious, check it out on Amazon.com, or other ebookstores.)
2007-03-30 12:04:36 · update #1
Barabbas was a leader of the Jewish resistance against Roman rule. Many Jews including some of Jesus' followers hoped that Jesus will use HIs power to drive the Romans away. There was talk of Jesus being made a 'King' as part of the strategy of resistance. Barabbas was expectedly more popular with nationalistic Jews. He was also not a threat to the religious establishment, the way Jesus was. Jesus said, His kingship was not of this world, which disappointed many people. Similarly today, many people think of Jesus and Christianity in human temporal terms. They ask why is there war, if there is a God; or why cant God just do this or that. Like then, Jesus says, His purpose is only secondarily connected with worldly 'peace', 'freedom', plenty etc. Those will come as a consequence of the spiritual regeneration of humankind and not before it. It is only when man is reconnedted back to God that peace can be secured. Christians who have received HIm can tell you of the peace they have. Not the 'peace' of this world, but in spite of the crises of life
2007-03-30 12:11:03 · answer #1 · answered by Elder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barabbas was exactly what the scripture says...a murderer. And the chief priests had worked so hard at this point that they did not want to lose their hold on Jesus. Pilate was offering to free one of the prisoners, and the priests swayed the people so that they would release Barabbas instead of Christ. Christ's teaching conflicted with the priest's power over the people. His teachings were radically different than what they had always known. Barabbas was a lucky man...
2007-03-30 19:08:45 · answer #2 · answered by bettyellen18 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Barabbas was a murderer who was a representative of the world and the other side of our free will choice. Who do we choose to release in our lives? A murderer and thief, or the King of kings? Who would you cry out for? If Pilate were to ask, "Who do you wish I release unto you, Barabbas? or Jesus? Today we have that very choice before us.
2007-03-30 19:05:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Apparently he was a robber/murderer. Jewish tradition was that a condemned prisoner be released during that time (I wanna say the Festival of Booths; whatever directly follows Passover). The chief priests didn't actually care about Barabbas, they just figured they would ask 4 his release instead of Jesus' so they could make sure he was killed.
2007-03-30 19:04:30 · answer #4 · answered by DwayneWayne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read somewhere that the name Barabbas is another way of saying savior, just like the word Christ is. Barabbas also might of been some kind of religous extremist, like in the way john the baptist was. he too was considered a prophet of sorts to some at the time.
2007-03-30 19:23:49 · answer #5 · answered by dirtyandpissed 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wish I could remember where I read or saw this; that Barabbas repented and accepted Jesus, and began spreading the 'Good News'. Do you know if that's true?
(I'm going to get your book.)
(TWO books! Can't wait.)
2007-03-30 20:06:39 · answer #6 · answered by beano™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was alright, and I think he told a hell of a story about Mary when she got drunk at his place one time!
In truth Barabbas was Jesus, and the man cricified was Barabbus. His relatives were paid to allow him to take Jesus punishment...which was a common thing in those days.
2007-03-31 12:57:50 · answer #7 · answered by Boston Bluefish 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think Barabas resembles the evil in todays society as well. Many people choose evil over God.
2007-03-30 19:09:40 · answer #8 · answered by VW 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have read your book.
I loved it.
Thanks.
You can get in touch with me by email, if you like. I'd love to know more about how you came up with your book.
2007-03-30 21:24:48 · answer #9 · answered by David T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He turned his life around and started to spread Gospel. He was God's mouthpiece. : )
2007-03-30 19:06:40 · answer #10 · answered by SeeTheLight 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋