i think it is ok to put this here instead of relgion, because my question is strictly physical. In fact i wont even mention the Nazarene. . . . well at least its out of my system now.

 

Would the body of a victim of crucifixion cross the theshold of pain and go into shock?

I think the amount of physical trauma that results in shock can vary from person to person. I think their emotional state probably affects whether they go into shock as much as how much pain they are in.

There isn't really such a thing as a 'threshold of pain', but the victim would probably go into shock sure enough. If the shock didn't kill the victim, then it could take a couple of days to die.

 

Death was usually by asphyxiation as hanging by the arms (nailed or tied) restricts breathing. As an act of mercy (or just to shorten the waiting around), the crucifiers would often use hammers to break the shins of the crucified to stop them supporting their weight with their feet. This would lead to death in hours instead of days.

 

The 'Nazarine' wasn't the only one to be crucified. The Romans crucified hundreds of thousands.

... "Well, at least it gets you out in the open air."

The 'Nazarine' wasn't the only one to be crucified. The Romans crucified hundreds of thousands.

 

i know

"Always look on the bright side of life..."

eh?

It's an off-topic reference to the crucifixion scene in the film 'The Life of Brian'.

aha, thank you. i dont think i can say i know of that movie. i'll have to check it out