The Caiaphas ossuary discovery in 1990 provides tangible evidence of the high priest's existence and his significant role in Jesus' trial.
Archaeology: The Caiaphas Ossuary Confirms the Gospels
Who Was Caiaphas the High Priest Who Took Part In the Trial and Condemnation of Jesus?
As the official head of the Jewish state, Caiaphas presided over the council, or Sanhedrin, its highest court. Next to the Roman governor he was the most powerful man in Judea and was responsible to the Romans for the conduct of the nation. Caiaphas was ...
