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The high priest who orchestrated Jesus' arrest and trial
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A bone box carved with the name 'Joseph son of Caiaphas' was dug up in Jerusalem in 1990. You can see it at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.
open_in_newJoseph Caiaphas served as high priest during Jesus' ministry. He convened the Sanhedrin trial, declared Jesus guilty of blasphemy, and handed Him over to Pilate. Ironically, Caiaphas prophesied (unknowingly) that 'it is better for one man to die for the people than that the whole nation should perish' (John 11:49-52) — which is exactly what happened, just not the way he meant.