So commonplace was crucifixion in the Roman Empire that Cicero referred to it as that plague. Among the citizenry, the word cross (crux) became a popular and particularly vulgar taunt, akin to go hang yourself.
Reza Aslan
So commonplace was crucifixion in the Roman Empire that Cicero referred to it as that plague. Among the citizenry, the word cross (crux) became a popular and particularly vulgar taunt, akin to go hang yourself.