The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07.
Caiaphas
(Joseph Caiaphas) (k´yfs) (KEY) , Jewish high priest, a Sadducee, son-in-law of Annas. According to the Gospels, he presided at the council that condemned Jesus to death. Later, he joined in the examination of Peter and John. Mat. 26.5768; John 11.4754; 18.24; Acts 4.6.