Bible dictionary for children
Crucifixion
Crucifixion was a cruel form of execution on a cross.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Crucifixion was a cruel form of execution on a cross. The Gospels tell that Jesus died this way; graphic details are not needed to understand the account.
Talk about it
Why do Christians read the account of Jesus' death alongside the resurrection?
An example from the Bible
Luke describes Jesus being crucified alongside two others. Christians remember his death together with the good news of his resurrection.
Read Luke 23:33 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: Luke 23:33
When they came to the place that is called “The Skull”, they crucified him there with the criminals, one on the right and the other on the left.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
