Did you know ... In the Gospels, Jesus is crucified between two men most commonly called "thieves" or "robbers" in English translations.
The Greek is λῃσταί (lēstai), a term that Josephus uses for "brigands" or "insurrectionists". In keeping with the nature of the charge against him, 'King of the Jews', Jesus was killed with two other enemies of the Roman state. Barabbas, another slated to be executed, was released, and his crimes were insurrection and murder.
The Greek is λῃσταί (lēstai), a term that Josephus uses for "brigands" or "insurrectionists". In keeping with the nature of the charge against him, 'King of the Jews', Jesus was killed with two other enemies of the Roman state. Barabbas, another slated to be executed, was released, and his crimes were insurrection and murder.