What Happened to the High Priest Caiaphas After the Crucifixion of Christ

Caiaphas (sometimes transliterated from Hebrew as Caiapha or Kayafa) was the high priest in Judea during the years of Jesus’ ministry and crucifixion. His full name was Joseph bar Caiaphas, and besides being mentioned in the Gospels, he is also referenced in the works of the 1st-century author Josephus Flavius, particularly in “Antiquities of the Jews.” He secured the position of high priest through political connections, marrying the daughter of Annas, son of Seth, who served as high priest from 6 to 15 CE, later becoming a member…