The high priest tore his clothes. Why do we need any more witnesses? he asked — the tearing of clothes is the formal expression of hearing blasphemy in the Jewish legal tradition. The why do we need any more witnesses communicates that the failed witness strategy has been superseded by the accused's own self-testimony. The blasphemy charge is based on Jesus' claim to be the Messiah and Son of God who will be enthroned at the Father's right hand.

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