ACC ~ John 11 v49

THE AUTHORITY OF THE INVOLUNTARY PROPHECY

CHRYSOSTOM But what does it mean when it says “being high priest that year”? This matter as well as the rest had been corrupted. For from the time that offices became matters of purchase, they were no longer priests for the whole period of their lives but for a year. Notwithstanding, even in this state of things the Spirit was still present. But when they lifted up their hands against Christ, then it left them and went to the apostles. HOMILIES ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 65.1. [1]

[1] NPNF 1 14:241*.

HOW WAS CAIAPHAS HIGH PRIEST THAT YEAR?

AUGUSTINE How is it that he is called the high priest of that year, when God appointed one hereditary high priest? This was owing to the ambition and contention of parties among the Jews themselves, which had ended in the appointment of several high priests, who took the office in turn, year by year. … And sometimes there even seems to have been more than one in office. TRACTATES ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 49.27. [1]

[1] NPNF 1 7:278**.

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