Shock

The Melchizedek teachers encountered a Greek society tainted by primitive beliefs and rituals, including lower classes transforming executions into elaborate ceremonies. 98:1.1

Some enjoyed crucifixion for the shock, witnessing Jesus being led to Golgotha by soldiers. 187:0.4

Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

• Time Jesus was taken away 187:0.4 — Jn 19:16b.
• Makeup of spectators 187:0.4 — Lk 23:27.