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Caiaphas (Καϊάφας, Kaiaphas). Called Joseph Caiaphas by Josephus. The Jewish high priest during the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Functioned as the high priest from about ad 18 to 36. He is mentioned by name in the books of Matthew, Luke, John, and Acts, and is attested in the writings of Flavius Josephus and possibly on an ossuary recovered in a tomb outside of Jerusalem.
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