Balder Ex-Libris

Author : Lémann Augustin
Title : Jesus before the Sanhedrim
Year : 1909

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AUTHOR'S PREFACE. AMONG the ancient assemblies that the public still holds responsible for the conduct of their affairs, there is one upon which rests a responsibility of a highly exceptional character. It is that one which held its sway during the latter days of Jewish national history, and by which Jesus was condemned to death. This assembly is known in history under the name of Sanhedrim. To pronounce this name before Israelites is to recall to their minds the most learned, the most equitable, and the most honorable assembly that ever existed. Woe unto that Jew who would dare, in the presence of his brethren, to attach the least blame to the men or the acts of that high tribunal. He would indeed be esteemed less guilty if he spoke against the ark of the covenant itself. ...