ANST - Cruxcifixion - questions and answers

[Genevieve de Courtanvaux]

Lady Capricia d'Aulnay asks:

>2.  I was watching Jesus Christ Superstar the other night and begin to
>wonder about crucifixion.  When did it start and more importantly when did
>it end ?  Why was it decided that this was no longer the best
>punishment/death sentence?
>


To answer the first part of your first question crucifixion was used in many
differing forms at different periods in history. It was widely used by the
Phoenicians, Scythians, the Greeks, the Romans, The Persians, and the
Carthagenians. Constantine abolished cruxcifixion in 325.
 I would assume that the reason it was no longer utilized is due to
Constantine being a Christian.
Sources used to answer your question:
Medieval Punshiment, The Gutenberg Press, 1994.
Scott, George Riley, A History of Torture. Senate, 1995.
I have a couple more sources if you have further questions on this
particular subject of torture or if you have any other concerning torture in
period.

Genevieve de Courtanvaux

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