System Failure

System Failure

The Crucifixion

The Ultimate Demonstration of the Limits of State Power

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Nathan Knopp
Apr 28, 2025
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Introduction

The tale of the Crucifixion is one of the most famous stories of all time, but its economic context remains poorly understood. The Roman Empire was an ethical disaster, in which the vast majority of people were economically exploited. The popular response to this exploitation took the form of a revival of the ancient Greek mystery religions …

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