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Caiaphas, Joseph
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
(18-36 AD) Jewish high priest. As official head of the Sanhedrin, he was responsible for the travesty of a trial to which Christ was submitted by the Jewish authorities before they handed Him over to Pilate. After the Crucifixion Caiphas persecuted Christ's followers. He was deposed by the Roman authorities.
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Entry for 'Caiaphas, Joseph'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/c/caiaphas-joseph.html. 1910.