Scriptural sources such as Mark’s gospel of the passion help support church’s assertion that sinners not Jews are responsible for Jesus death. This story in Mark's gospel begins with this observation in chapter 14, verse 53 quoting, and they led Jesus to the high priest, and all of the chief priests, elders, and scribes were assembled. Professor Anderson point out in his lecture, (Who is Responsible for Jesus' Death,) that the next verse 54 should inform of what ensues next in the Assembly. However, he goes on by saying that the narrator inserts a seemingly extraneous piece of information at this juncture. Mark has Peter following at a distance right into the courtyard of the High Priest. One might question why is this significant? Professor
