Could You Explain Jesus' Trial to a Skeptic?

There are skeptics who think the "courtroom scene" as told in the gospels is complete fiction. They say the gospels portray an illegal, nonsensical trial. Fortunately, archaeology and history do not agree.

 

First, let's note that all the main characters of the investigation and trial have been identified and verified by historical and archaeological sources. These are referred to as extra-biblical sources. The places– high priest houses, Pilate's residence as the praetorium (Herod's old p...