“This not but Barabbas!” (Jo 18,40)

Authors

  • Gilvan Leite de Araújo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19176/rct.v22i84.21641

Keywords:

Barabbas, Pilate, Passion of Jesus Christ

Abstract

The narrative of Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ in the four Gospels relates several persons, as Peter, Judas Iscariot, Chief of the Priests, Chief of the Elders and Pilate. Between these various personages appears the figure of Barabbas who is put into relationship with Jesus Christ. This study proposes highlight this character put into relationship with Jesus during his passion.

Author Biography

Gilvan Leite de Araújo

Doutor em Teologia Bíblica pelo Angelicum de Roma e membro do Programa de Estudos Pós-Graduados em Teologia da PUC-SP.