Reinterpreting the Gospels in a revolutionary light

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[–]VulptexVoluntaryist 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

There's zero evidence that Joseph was a centurion. He is thought to have been some kind of craftsman, and undoubtedly Jewish.

Also, Roman citizens could not be put to death or even imprisoned, let alone crucified. Those punishments were only for the "lessers", the subhumans in the eyes of the empire.

[–]EuropeanAwakening14 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Lol. Yes, Roman citizens could be put to death and imprisoned. Being thrown from the Tarpeian Rock was a common punishment for Romans.

[–]VulptexVoluntaryist 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I believe the most that could be done to citizens was deportation. However, most people were not citizens. Only those of high social status or wealth were granted citizenship, along with their children.

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Only those of high social status or wealth were granted citizenship, along with their children.

Initially, but not during Rome's decline. https://old.reddit.com/r/RoughRomanMemes/comments/p1szoo/mohammad_is_a_chad/h8idujm/ And what about those who acquired citizenship by means of auxiliary service?

Exceptions were made for Alexandrians, who were the only Egyptians who could become citizens. Only separatist races (Egyptians, Jews) were looked upon by Romans with increasing suspicion. Exceptions were also made for blacks who distinguished themselves, such as Septimius Severus.