[the OlLine Rebel]

I'm not saying it's not compelling. I happen to think an awful lot of circumstantial evidence is as good as 1 solid piece of evidence.

But I still question the idea that only Jesus got some of these punishments. Out of how many millions killed? They can't tell me no1 else got at least some of those extra punishments. Also, I cannot reason why Romans - rather disinterested - would specifically mandate "extra special treatment" for this Jew, nor why they would listen much to Jewish counsel to do so beyond already putting him to death as their wish.

[pgyanke]

They can't tell me no1 else got at least some of those extra punishments.

I'm sure some did. However, we have multiple historical accounts of a man who received all of these tortures. These are shown in the shroud.

Proof? No. Compelling? Absolutely.

BTW, the Romans weren't "disinterested" in punishing Jews. Don't forget that Jesus wasn't a condemned murderer or other criminal. Pilate himself had found no fault to condemn Him. As an observer of human nature, I can believe that could lead to higher scorn and ridicule than the man justly condemned.