Originally Posted by Doug Shaver

Neither is there any evidence of any group of Judaism believing in a messiah who, rather than liberating Israel, would liberate the entire world from the bondage of sin.

Neither is there any evidence of any group of Judaism believing in a man being the only begotten son of God, or in a virgin birth.

Originally Posted by OripahsTrebor

I thought nails weren't the norm, hence my OP. So "crucifixion" in the Gospels implied nails were used.

Originally Posted by Amaleq13

It also occurs to me that the addition of ropes would mean that an individual could be nailed through the palms.

Originally Posted by Ben C Smith

I know of no text offhand to confirm that hypothesis, but it is a great point. As they say, even if it turns out wrong, it was worth mentioning.

Ben.

Originally Posted by joedad

FWIW modern reenactments in Mexico occur exactly this way. Yes, some participants actually have nails driven through their palms (but a link eludes me). Additional ropes are then used on the arms.

No reenactments with nails through the feet or wrists however, at least not yet.