2007-09-24 05:00:39 · 11 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm going to break my own rule by doing a little copy/paste. This is historically accurate. I have checked it's accuracy, and you can feel free to as well. This was an answer given to the specific question of the method used in turning in a criminal to Herods guards/court:
In that time it was common for the criminal to pick a trusted relative or close friend to turn them in. That way he was protected by a witness from being lynched. To agree to provide this service was very commendable, and was generally rewarded with a money payment, in appreciation for the service to the person and to the court. The amount, on average, was 30 shekels ie.30 pieces of silver.
2007-09-24 05:16:05 · update #1
Andrew: The person chosen is whoever the "criminal" trusts to look out for his (or his families) best interest, and to keep the arrest civil. That is why it was generally reserved for family members or very close friends, rather than enemies or unrelated citizens.
2007-09-24 05:40:43 · update #2
The Gnostic scrolls tell a different tale, that Jesus asked him to do it.
2007-09-24 05:02:53 · answer #1 · answered by Steve C 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
There are some great theories about why Judas did what he did (for the money, because he wanted to force Jesus into being a political leader, to rally the zealots against Rome, etc.). Who was/is normally chosen to turn someone in? Anyone with the motivation to do so.
2007-09-24 05:06:26 · answer #2 · answered by Bob 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How was it a betrayal if it fulfilled the prophecy that both God and Jesus already knew about? If Jesus KNEW this was supposed to happen, then if Judas HADN'T turned him in, THAT would have been a betrayal.
2007-09-24 05:05:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Jesus told the disciples what was going to happen to Him, that He would be taken, beaten and crucified.
Now maybe Judas did want to protect Jesus, but he did not listen to what Jesus has said (who understood all things) and rejected His words to do what he thought best.
Rejecting the words of God make us a betrayer.
2007-09-24 05:23:44 · answer #4 · answered by tim 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
'normally chosen to turn a person in?' Is this some area of Christianity I am heretofore ignorant of? Do you have designated betrayers? Does this go in turns, or is one 'it' for life?
Just read questioners edit. Seems like a reasonable guarantee against mob violence, and is used in our society sometimes, though without the payment I think.
2007-09-24 05:03:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Because he did......
This was all ordained to happen just the way it did long ago in the OT. If Judas never betrayed Christ, then Scripture would be contradictory....and therefore not legitimate.
But Scripture remains accurate & true.....because it is from the mouth & heart of the Lord Himself.
2007-09-24 05:02:14 · answer #6 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Judas did betray Jesus.
2007-09-24 05:05:19 · answer #7 · answered by Colette B 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Can't we all just AGREE that Jesus had to die, fictionally. It's necessary of Judas' character, don't blame the author(s)!
2007-09-24 05:04:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Let's see, because Judas sold Jesus out for a bag of coins. That is what I would call betrayal. What do you call it?
God bless.
2007-09-24 05:03:44 · answer #9 · answered by Mel W 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
I am not sure I understand the question.
Evidently the biblical monster had to blame someone for the murder of his "son". Anyone but himself, of course.
2007-09-24 05:04:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋