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== The Biblical account == | == The Biblical account == | ||
When [[Jesus]] dies on the cross, the Gospels suddenly introduce an individual who has never been mentioned before: Joseph of Arimathea. We are told he was a secret disciple of Jesus who lived in the hope of seeing the kingdom of God. He also was a prominent member of the council who did not consent to the conspiracy to cause Jesus’ death. | When [[Jesus]] dies on the cross, the [[Gospels]] suddenly introduce an individual who has never been mentioned before: Joseph of Arimathea. We are told he was a secret disciple of Jesus who lived in the hope of seeing the kingdom of God. He also was a prominent member of the council who did not consent to the conspiracy to cause Jesus’ death. | ||
As soon as Jesus was dead, Joseph of Arimathea went to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. He also happened to have an empty tomb nearby the place of the [[crucifixion]]. Pilate, knowing that the crucifixion took a long time, was astonished that Jesus was already dead. Pilate sent for the centurion who was in charge of the execution. When Pilate confirmed that Jesus was dead he released the body to Joseph. | As soon as Jesus was dead, Joseph of Arimathea went to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. He also happened to have an empty tomb nearby the place of the [[crucifixion]]. Pilate, knowing that the crucifixion took a long time, was astonished that Jesus was already dead. Pilate sent for the centurion who was in charge of the execution. When Pilate confirmed that Jesus was dead he released the body to Joseph. | ||