The Trial of Christ

A legal and historical examination of the trial of Jesus, presented from the standpoint of jurisprudence and illustrated with original artwork by Robert Scott Crandall. In this focused study, David K. Breed approaches the Passion narrative not primarily as theology, but as legal proceeding. Examining the arrest, hearings, and judicial irregularities surrounding the trial of Jesus, Breed analyzes the events through the lens of legal process, evidentiary standards, and Roman and Jewish law. His work reflects a long-standing tradition of Christian legal scholarship concerned with the procedural and moral dimensions of the Crucifixion. Rather than devotional meditation alone, this volume offers structured inquiry into the mechanics of the trial itself: the authority of the Sanhedrin, the role of Pontius Pilate, the charges brought forward, and the juridical context in which the events unfolded. For readers interested in religious history, biblical law, and the intersection of faith and legal theory, Breed's study provides a disciplined and methodical perspective. This Illustrated Books edition is enhanced with ten illustrations by Robert Scott Crandall, thoughtfully incorporated to complement the text and enrich the historical atmosphere of the narrative.