Home

kruisbesmetting

Kruisbesmetting, also known as crucifixion, is a method of execution and punishment historically practiced across various cultures and religions. The term originates from the Latin *crux* (cross) and *fixare* (to fasten), describing the binding of a condemned individual to a wooden cross. This practice was most prominently associated with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as described in the New Testament, where it serves as a central event in Christian theology.

In ancient Rome, crucifixion was a common form of capital punishment for criminals, slaves, and political dissidents.

Beyond its religious and historical contexts, kruisbesmetting has also been documented in other cultures, such as

Today, kruisbesmetting is widely condemned as a form of torture and execution, recognized by international human

The
process
involved
the
victim
being
nailed
or
bound
to
a
cross,
often
in
a
humiliating
and
painful
manner,
with
the
expectation
of
prolonged
suffering.
The
method
was
designed
to
be
both
a
public
spectacle
and
a
deterrent
against
rebellion
or
insurrection.
in
parts
of
the
Middle
East
and
Asia,
where
similar
forms
of
execution
were
used.
In
some
traditions,
crucifixion
was
linked
to
religious
or
mythological
narratives,
reinforcing
its
symbolic
and
cultural
significance.
rights
law
as
a
cruel
and
inhumane
punishment.
It
remains
a
subject
of
historical
study,
ethical
debate,
and
memorialization,
particularly
within
Christian
traditions
that
commemorate
its
role
in
the
Passion
of
Christ.