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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 426

crucifixion

A heel bone and nail were discovered in Fenstanton, England in 2017. (Courtesy: Albion Archaeology)
December 12, 2021, 1:36 am
Rare evidence of Roman crucifixion unearthed in UK
Experts find skeleton with a nail through its heel bone, in first physical remnant of the excruciating Roman punishment found in northern Europe
By ToI Staff
Father Charles Coughlin, known as 'the founder of hate radio,' a leading proponent of American anti-Semitism during the 1930s (Public domain)
November 7, 2019, 9:23 am
Anti-Semitism in the US today is a variation on an old theme
At times unintentionally, at times with malice aforethought, the old hatred of the Jews keeps finding its way back into the American conversation
By Pamela S. Nadell
In this file photo from Sept. 15, 2015, Muslim pilgrims walk outside the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy, File)
August 8, 2018, 7:31 pm
Saudi Arabia crucifies Myanmar man convicted of murder
Courts found he broke into woman’s home and stabbed her to death; also convicted of attempted rape, theft; execution endorsed by King Salman
By AP
'The Elevation of the Cross,' by Peter Paul Rubens, 1610. (public domain via wikipedia)
May 30, 2018, 7:28 pm
How Jesus died: Extremely rare evidence of Roman crucifixion uncovered in Italy
Although attested to in scores of historical writings, this skeleton is only the second example providing tangible archaeological proof of the cruel method of capital punishment
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Adi Nes's 'Untitled (Last Supper), planned down to the last plate (Courtesy Israel Museum)
January 23, 2017, 12:13 pm
At Israel Museum exhibit, Jesus comes back to the Jews
150 works by 40 artists explore the complex, evolving attitudes of Jewish, Zionist and Israeli artists toward the Christian savior
By Jessica Steinberg
In this undated file image posted by the Raqqa Media Center in Islamic State-held territory, on Monday, June 30, 2014, IS fighters ride tanks during a parade in Raqqa, Syria. (AP Photo/Raqqa Media Center, File)
June 20, 2016, 9:28 am
Islamic State ‘crucifies,’ lashes Ramadan fast breakers
Jihadist group metes out public punishments in its Syria territory; accused highway robber’s hand, foot cut off
By Stuart Winer
April 10, 2016, 12:24 am
Starting with the crucifixion, ex-ADL head’s new center to spell out anti-Semitism’s ABCs
‘Anti-Semitism is not history, it’s a current event,’ says Abraham Foxman ahead of the launch in Battery Park City of what he calls the culmination of his life’s work
By Cathryn J. Prince
'The Testament of Mary' opened in Boston's New Repertory Theatre in January of 2016. Actress Paula Langton portrayed Mary in the one-woman show. (Andrew Brilliant/NRT)
February 19, 2016, 6:51 am
Not so virgin ‘Mary’ production condemned as blasphemous
A new Boston run of ‘The Testament of Mary,’ a one-woman show about Jesus’ last days, draws the ire of religious groups
By Matt Lebovic
A man accused of homosexuality is led to the edge of a tall building by Islamic State fighters before being hurled down to his death in January (screenshot)
April 10, 2015, 1:31 am
IS releases ‘crime and punishment’ list
Violating the group’s radical code of conduct can result in public crucifixion, stoning, lashes and amputations
By Tamar Pileggi
An image uploaded on June 14, 2014 on the jihadist website Welayat Salahuddin allegedly shows militants of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) executing dozens of captured Iraqi security forces members at an unknown location in the Salaheddin province. (photo credit: AFP/HO/Welayat Salahuddin)
August 27, 2014, 4:52 pm
UN: Executions a ‘common spectacle’ in jihadist-held Syria
Probe also finds that Assad forces used chemical weapons on at least eight occasions last April
By AFP
This undated file image posted on a militant website on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 shows fighters from the Islamic State marching in Raqqa, Syria. (photo credit: AP/militant website, File)
June 29, 2014, 3:00 pm
8 rebel fighters crucified by ISIL in Syria
One man survives despite hanging from a cross for eight hours in Aleppo province
By AFP
This undated file image posted on a militant website on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 shows fighters from the Islamic State marching in Raqqa, Syria. (photo credit: AP/militant website, File)
June 28, 2014, 1:59 am
ISIL crucifies its own ‘corrupt’ fighter
Syrian Islamist group executes man for extorting money at a checkpoint, hangs body on cross for three days
By AFP
The scene of an alleged execution in Saudi Arabia, posted on YouTube in late February (photo credit: YouTube screenshot)
March 5, 2013, 5:37 am
7 Saudis plead for help to stop their executions Tuesday
Alleged armed robbers, who face crucifixion and firing squads, say they were tortured to confess
By MAGGIE MICHAEL
Yemen crucifixion (photo credit: MEMRI)
August 30, 2012, 3:34 pm
Alleged US spy crucified in Yemen
Victim was accused of directing US drones targeting terrorists
By ToI Staff
A Catholic nun attends the Washing of the Feet ceremony during the Easter Holy Week, inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. (photo credit: AP)
April 6, 2012, 5:45 pm
Christians mark Good Friday in Jerusalem, West Bank
Crucifixion of Jesus marked with procession in Beit Jala, prayers on route of planned security barrier
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