AQA GCSE Religious Studies A · 8062
Paper 2
Revise: Crucifixion and BurialThe Roman centurion facing Jesus sees how he dies and declares, “Truly this man was God’s Son!” This recognition comes from a Gentile soldier, not from one of Jesus’ close followers. It contrasts with the mockery of the chief priests and scribes and shows that recognition of Jesus is not confined to Jewish people.