Apparently, the idea that Haman was crucified appears in our tradition, notably in the Slichot said on the Fast of Esther and in Josephus. This is pretty cool, I think, because its a clear example of Judaism retrofitting a trope from a later strata of history back on to an older story. Its not cool, however, because Christians (surprised) used this to justify moments of persecutions and hatred, claiming that the so-called fact that Haman was crucified proves that the Jews wanted Jesus crucified, too. IN THE PICTURE: Michealangelos Punishment of Haman showing a crucifiction c300221.r21.cf1.rackcdn/michelangelo-sistine-chapel-ceiling-the-punishment-of-haman-1343563973_org.jpg
Posted on: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 18:23:48 +0000