Why did Jesus Have to die the way He did?

[BarbTherese]

Bishop Robert Barron on the subject.  There are many perspectives or meditations on the Death and Resurrection of Jesus and most all of them I think have something valuable to consider.  Here is one that particularly speaks for me:

 

 

 

Here is probably about as reliable as we can get at this stage account of Roman crucifixion.  It is based on the Gospels.  The source is Catholic Culture and a recommended reliable Catholic resource site for one.

I find it a  particularly graphic and disturbing account with some sketches:

http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/overviews/seasons/lent/passion1.cfm

Excerpts only (read entire text on above link - 9 pages long)

The life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth have formed the basis for a major world religion (Christianity), have appreciably influenced the course of human history, and, by virtue of a compassionate attitude towards the sick, also have contributed to the development of modern medicine. The eminence of Jesus as a historical figure and the suffering and controversy associated with his death have stimulated us to investigate, in an interdisciplinary manner, the circumstances surrounding his crucifixion. Accordingly, it is our intent to present not a theological treatise but rather a medically and historically accurate account of the physical death of the one called Jesus Christ.

SOURCES

The source material concerning Christ's death comprises a body of literature and not a physical body or its skeletal remains. Accordingly, the credibility of any discussion of Jesus' death will be determined primarily by the credibility of one's sources. For this review, the source material includes the writings of ancient Christian and non-Christian authors, the writings of modern authors, and the Shroud of Turin. (1-40) Using the legal-historical method of scientific investigation, (27) scholars have established the reliability and accuracy of the ancient manuscripts. (26,27,29,31)

 

Every blessing for this Easter Triduum

Edited March 25, 2016 by BarbaraTherese

[Peace]

As I recall the Summa has a pretty good section on this topic.

[little2add]

to show us the way , death is the first step to Heaven  

after living and learning how to live a good, selfless life

Edited March 26, 2016 by little2add