Didn't jesus say, "Forgive them" while on the cross? Isn't this forgiveness along with the concept that he rose from the dead and ascended to heaven the crux of the passion?
Add to this his message that anyone can reach heaven, love thy neighbour, the meek shall inheirit, etc.
He brought an egalitarian approach to the Jewish faith... this, of course angered those in power.
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