Why was Jesus crucified? What did the accepted religion of the day think of Jesus' teachings?

Definition of her·e·sy

noun, plural -sies.

1. opinion or doctrine at variance with the orthodox or accepted doctrine, especially of a church or religious system.
2. the maintaining of such an opinion or doctrine.
3. Roman Catholic Church . the willful and persistent rejection of any article of faith by a baptized member of the church.
4. any belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs, customs, etc.

Definition of her·e·tic

noun

1. A person believing in or practicing religious heresy.
2. A person holding an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted.