Preface -- Further Acknowledgements -- Biographical Note -- »Gottwandler« - »My Changing God« -- Select List of Paul Winter's Publications -- Select List of Reviews of »On the Trial of Jesus« -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- 1. Jewish-Roman Relations -- 2. The High-Priest's Insignia of Office -- 3. The Meeting-Place of the Sanhedrin and Mark's Nocturnal Session -- 4. »The High-Priest of That Year« -- 5. The Circumstances and Grounds of Jesus' Arrest -- 6. Pilate in History and in Christian Tradition -- 7. The Penalty of Crucifixion -- 8. The Jewish Death Penalties -- 9. »It is not within our authority to execute anyone« -- 10. Privilegium Paschale and Barabbas -- 11. The Mockery -- 12. The Inscription on the Cross -- 13. Jesus and his Compatriots -- 14. Behind the Preaching -- Epilogue -- Select Bibliography -- Index.