Dogma is stated to be “a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.” This definition evidences the power of authority over those easily led by those in power, and its potential abuses by those in authority. This is as true in the political arena, as well as within the ecclesiastical world.
The Sanhedrin evidenced the role of religious leaders in coercing, and abusing those who sought refuge in its declarations.
Ironically one of The Sanhedrin's rising stars and brilliant theologian, Paul of Tarsus would face his moment of truth on the road to Damascus, leading him to understand that all he had previously believed to be divine truth revealed through the Mosaic Laws, would be replaced by faith in The Christ.
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