The trial of Christ from a contemporary legal perspective: a reflection based on the work of Ignacio Burgoa Orihuela

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Human rights; due process of law; historical trial

Abstract

The trial of Jesus of Nazareth constitutes one of the most emblematic and historically significant legal proceedings. Conducted under Roman authority and subject to substantial religious influence, the process was marked by serious procedural irregularities and violations of fundamental legal principles that are now enshrined in international human rights law. Drawing upon the legal reasoning of Ignacio Burgoa Orihuela, this essay offers a critical analysis of the trial from a contemporary human rights perspective, aiming to identify the procedural omissions and miscarriages of justice that defined this landmark event in legal history.

Author Biography

  • Deyanira Trinidad Álvarez Villajuana, Grupo DesarrollArte Efecto Mariposa A.C.

    Psychologist from the Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán (UADY). She has professional training as a forensic psychology expert, with specialization in two areas. She holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and Vocational Guidance, as well as a Doctorate in Educational Sciences from the Universidad Anáhuac Mayab. In addition, she holds a Doctorate in Forensic Sciences awarded by the Centro de Estudios Superiores en Ciencias Jurídicas y Criminológicas (CESCIJUC).

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Published

2026-01-28

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026)

Section

Critical Essay

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