History of INRI

	Revision 4 . . December 4, 2001 9:46 pm by Wesley [speling and wikification]
	Revision 3 . . (edit) April 1, 2001 6:10 pm by AyeSpy

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On certain depictions of the Crucifix, both sculpted and pictoral, especially as related to the Catholic religion, one may see a stylized plaque or parchment with the letters INRI just above or below the figure of Jesus. In some cases, these letters may be carved into the cross.

On certain depictions of the Crucifix, both sculpted and pictoral, especially as related to the Catholic religion, one may see a stylized plaque or parchment with the letters INRI just above or below the figure of Jesus. In some cases, these letters may be carved into the cross.

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In the Gospel of John (19:19-20) the inscription is explained:

In the Gospel of John (19:19-20) the inscription is explained:

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Pilate was loathe to crucify Jesus without some strong justification. The one he used was the standing Roman treaty with the Jews which allowed them self-goverment. When it was complained that Jesus was interfering with that self-rule by holding himself to possess authority that the lacked, Pilate challenged him to deny that he was called "King of Jews." Jesus did not deny the accusation. Hence, the justification for his crucifixion, that he claimed an illegitemate title, was made a part of the final punitive act.

Pilate was loathe to crucify Jesus without some strong justification. The one he used was the standing Roman treaty with the Jews which allowed them self-goverment. When it was complained that Jesus was interfering with that self-rule by holding himself to possess authority that the lacked, Pilate challenged him to deny that he was called "King of Jews." Jesus did not deny the accusation. Hence, the justification for his crucifixion, that he claimed an illegitimate title, was made a part of the final punitive act.