Bones of Caiaphas
The bones of the ancient Jewish High Priest Caiaphas Caiaphas have been found. He is one of the most despised New Testament figures – right up there with Pilate. Caiaphas was an important official in Jerusalem and is named multiple times in the New Testament. He served for eighteen years (AD 18-36) as a high priest appointed by the Roman government. As such, he had two loyalties; one to the Jewish population for whom he served as their high priest, but also to the Roman government who appointed him. Caiaphas and Annas Annas was the father-in-law of Caiaphas (John 18:13)… Read More »
