CMike
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There was no jewish authority at the time. The jewish court was disbanded.The romans didn't need a legal reason to kill jesus. They weren't a very democratic and benevolent group.
Actually, they did need a legal reason, because they were generally pretty good about abiding by their own laws and policies. That's how they remained such a powerful, far-flung empire for so long. Admittedly, they weren't the kindest of taskmasters, but they kept order well. In this case, their policy was to default to the laws and leaders of the governed areas in order to keep peace. The Jewish leaders insisted, so the Romans carried out their policy. But it's unlikely the Romans would have killed Him just for the hell of it.
Close but no.
The Romans held all the power so why did they need a legal reason? They wouldn't follow ANY religous law, much less JEWISH law or authority.
It was Jewish authority under Caiaphas that had Jesus arrested and then convicted. All the Romans did was go along with it because 500,000 Jews were in town for Passover and they would have done ANYTHING to maintain order and control.
The jews were unarmed with no power. They could care less what the jews wanted.
If they say an unruly jew they would just kill him.
The romans were extremely oppressive to the jews.
Your NT is wrong -- again.