02-24-2002, 09:47 PM
Which Legion or Auxiliary did the deed on Christ? We don't know.<br>
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I found the fictional book "The Spear" by Louis De Wohl a fascinating read that covered a lot (it is not perfect in Roman Army stuff, but is more Biblically attuned).<br>
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My own take was that Pilatus may have assigned a higher ranking centurion to this crucifixion duty, to prevent problems and rioting (like a Police Chief at a Klan Rally). Pilatus had a vested interest in preventing further problems in Judea at this time (Ole Tiberius did not really like revolting provinces) wether that centruion was a legionary or auxiliary, I doubt we will ever be able to confirm. When we do our dramas, we do them Roman.<br>
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I suspect even if the soldiers were auxiliaries, there would have been bad blood since the Jews were exempt from military service. If Syrian Auxiliaries were taking care of business... Well they STILL hate each other.<br>
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Check out our performance scripts for some more detailed info on my own thoughts. <p><h5><i>Rusty Myers<br>
RKA Justus Rustius Longinus<br><br>
Optio, Cohort X,
<a href= http://Legvi.tripod.com >Legio VI Ferrata Fidelas Constans<br>
<a href=http://www.legionarmory.com>Legion Armory
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I found the fictional book "The Spear" by Louis De Wohl a fascinating read that covered a lot (it is not perfect in Roman Army stuff, but is more Biblically attuned).<br>
<br>
My own take was that Pilatus may have assigned a higher ranking centurion to this crucifixion duty, to prevent problems and rioting (like a Police Chief at a Klan Rally). Pilatus had a vested interest in preventing further problems in Judea at this time (Ole Tiberius did not really like revolting provinces) wether that centruion was a legionary or auxiliary, I doubt we will ever be able to confirm. When we do our dramas, we do them Roman.<br>
<br>
I suspect even if the soldiers were auxiliaries, there would have been bad blood since the Jews were exempt from military service. If Syrian Auxiliaries were taking care of business... Well they STILL hate each other.<br>
<br>
Check out our performance scripts for some more detailed info on my own thoughts. <p><h5><i>Rusty Myers<br>
RKA Justus Rustius Longinus<br><br>
Optio, Cohort X,
<a href= http://Legvi.tripod.com >Legio VI Ferrata Fidelas Constans<br>
<a href=http://www.legionarmory.com>Legion Armory
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