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Former high priest who interrogated Jesus before His trial
Attested by Josephus (Antiquities 18.2.1-2, 20.9.1) as high priest appointed by Quirinius c. AD 6 and father-in-law of Caiaphas
Jewish leader — high priest and still held power even after being deposed by the Romans. Jesus was brought to Annas first before being sent to his son-in-law Caiaphas for trial (John 18:13-24).
Caiaphas holds the high priest gig for 18 years straight — longest streak since the Hasmoneans, and his ossuary proves he was real
The Trial Before the SanhedrinPassion WeekThe religious leaders hold a rigged midnight trial because they've been waiting for this moment.
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