Fundamental dedication to Christianity is admireable but their zeal is what is pushing many away from them.
Roman did the deed but Majority of the Religious Jewish leaders wanted him dead.
How would you feel if a guy claims he is THE Messiah and the Son of God?
Most likely, You would think this guy was a nutcase. Howbeit a popular nutcase.
During this time, Many of the Jews were looking for a Messiah due to the Roman Occuaption of Judea.
Also During this time, Many people claimed that they were the Messiah.
This was diffcult for the Pharisees, Due to the many so called Messiah claims.
Even if one of them is true, They don't want to lose their power in which being a religious authority brings.