Case Note
Canary re Jesus Christ aka Emmanuel
No fixed abode, lately of Nazareth, means of support obscure, some begging.
Client: Joshua Canary also of Nazareth, casual agricultural labourer (1 denarius pd max), on the edge of the Jesus group, unreliable, known to Temple police.
Wants representation at the Inquest into above JC's death a few days, Supposed to be executed by 40 + days ago by order of the Imperial Governor, Pontius Pilate (PP), at the instance of the Temple authorities. The Sanhedrin wanted him executed for blasphemy for calling himself the Son of God and King of the Jews (max lese majeste re Roman Emperor). PP found no offence as JC did not claim temporal power (harmless idiot?) – the mob court yard in front of PP's Governor's residence howled for JC's blood - PP gives in to mob - gives Passover amnesty to robber/murderer, Barabbas
JC nailed to a Cross on Golgotha Hill with 2 thieves (tied on) (difference ? something in the political aspect?)– JC thought to have died about 3pm during dust storm and light disturbance – Roman soldier opened side and death was confirmed by the Centurion – taken down by group women but including his mother, wrapped and placed in borrowed tomb (temporarily) as turns out - supposed to be sealed by rock – next morning tomb said by followers to be empty.
Few days ago turned up at a dinner gathering of fellow Nazarene/Essenians who are talking about a Jesus movement based on JC's sermons and public sayings.
Thomas, a prominent follower denies that JC is alive when told that he has been seen – also a lawyer (rabbi or Roman advocate ?) says he will believe when he places his hand JC's side.
Later JC appears and Thomas places his hand in JC's side and only then believes JC is alive. Max evidence JC never died.
JC has since disappeared and no body is to be found.
Advise T's evidence is strong proof that JC never died – very occasionally a very badly wounded soldier will survive when he should be dead - and then die a couple of months later – can even be ambulatory. Josh: “That's what you think.”
Joshua advised:
1.No body – no cause of death – no inquest.
2.Do not invite attention of Temple or Roman authorities by starting or taking part in any agitation – and stay away from the Jesus group
3.No money – no action
File in general file in case something comes of this group – true miracle if it does.
DN