CONTINUING CONSPIRACIES, Chapter 15 of Who Crucified Christ by Ogden Kraut

CONTINUING CONSPIRACIES, Chapter 15 of Who Crucified Christ by Ogden Kraut  Page 133  And the Lord said unto me, A conspiracy is found among the men of Judah, and among the inhabitants of Jerusalem. (Jer. 11:9) The Jewish commonwealth was divided into districts, i.e., Galilee, Judea, etc. Each of them had their own courts, legislatures, and judges, and was presided over by a high priest, which explains why there were so many high priests spoken of in the New Testament. Each district was subdivided into smaller divisions, presided over by an officiating priest. If the heads of government became corrupt, then the whole body politic could also follow–on down to the citizens. A conspiracy that worked its way into religious or political systems could soon corrupt the whole body and cause it to commit crimes in the name of justice and law. On the other hand, an honest government could improve the lives of the governed; but sadly, this situation was very rare. A conspiracy that worked its way into a government could result in the destruction of a nation; and it was so with many nations, including the Jewish nation. The crucifixion of Christ was not an accident, mistaken identity or a momentary outburst of a mob. The plot had been carefully planned, and the conspiracy was accomplished after a long series of gatherings behind closed doors.