Category:Longinus (subject)

From 4 Enoch: : The Online Encyclopedia of Second Temple Judaism, and Christian and Islamic Origins
Revision as of 21:14, 19 February 2012 by Gabriele Boccaccini (talk | contribs)
Jump to navigation Jump to search


Longinus was, according to Christian tradition, the name of the unnamed Roman soldier who according to the Gospel of John pierced Jesus on the cross with his spear.

Overview

Christian tradition gave a name and an identity to the unnamed Roman soldier mentioned in the Gospel of John.

The character was also identified with the Roman centurion present at the Crucifixion of Jesus.

In Depth

Related categories

External links

Media in category "Longinus (subject)"

This category contains only the following file.