John Dominic Crossan Quotes:
Life: b. February 17, 1934
Birthday: February 17
Jesus called for nonviolent resistance to Rome and just distribution of land and food. He was crucified because he threatened Roman stability -- not as a sacrifice to God for humanity's sins.
source: "John Dominic Crossan's 'blasphemous' portrait of Jesus". Interview with John Blake, www.cnn.com. February 27, 2011. 
topic: Jesus, Sacrifice, Rome, Sacrifice To God, Nonviolent Resistance
