What is crucifixion?
Crucifixion is an extreme method
of capital punishment or execution.
While there are several variations,
the process involves suspending a
person on a vertical surface, often
a tree or post with their arms
stretched out beside or above them.
Forced to remain in this position,
the victim is slowly killed by
his/her own weight as fluid collects
in the chest cavity eventually
leading to suffocation.
Crucifixion is arguably the
cruelest form of death ever devised.
It is extremely painful and can last
several days. In addition to the
excruciating pain of the crucifixion
itself, Jesus was also beaten beyond
recognition, flogged repeatedly, and
nailed to the cross.