The power structure of the Israeli community, The Sanhedrin was alarmed by the support of the people of Jerusalem for the "pretender" called Jesus of Nazareth...
Power structures around the world have an established historical tradition for protecting their influence over those they rule. The Sanhedrin was no exception. The Roman prefect for Judea, Pontius Pilate adminstered his duties through The Sanhedrin, and King Herod who would execute John the Baptist for daring to question Herod's credibility. Powerful members of The Sanhedrin were no less concerned for their positions on The Council of elders imposing their interpretation of the Laws of Moses on the Jewish people.
This clip from Jesus of Nazareth 1977 says more, than I could:
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