What happened in Jerusalem?
Crossan accepts that Jesus caused a disturbance in the Temple, but Paula Fredriksen argues that the moneychangers occupied an isolated spot within the huge Temple plaza [pic?], and knocking over the tables would have been noticed by at most a few dozen people. The outer courtyard was 1500 by 900 feet. [3D QuickTime] [model] [description] [Jerusalem] [overview] [Crapo] Crossan speculates he may have been crucified during the week before Passover to impress the crowds.
