Each of the gospel accounts of the crucifixion has its own peculiarity. Luke presents the trial of Jesus in a way that points fingers directly at the Jewish leaders involved. Luke goes out of his way to make sure we understand that the Jewish leaders are the ones who frame the charges against Jesus. It is they who insist he be crucified. Luke also is careful to make sure that we understand that the Roman governmental officials find no reason for Jesus to be prosecuted. It is important to recognize that it is only in Luke's Gospel that Jesus goes before Herod. Even the centurion who is in charge of the crucifixion exclaims that Jesus is innocent. Most scholars agree that Luke is presenting the facts this way to communicate to all who will listen that Jesus and his followers were no threat t…