Antisemitism; But They... It Doesn’t Matter

I no longer believe in transactional redemption. Jesus (and the Father with him) went on a vision quest to experience the abandonment that is endemic to living on the planet. As to the temple hierarchy - Jesus was a member of the Pharisee Party. That is why they were always nearby. Also why they were hurt by Jesus' criticism of them. When he was tried by his fellows, it was not from a place of bloodlust. Many loved him in the Sanhedrin. For many, it was hard to send him to Pilate. In the end, they felt they had no choice. Jesus set himself up. 

Jesus killed Jesus, although it is not his death that ransoms us, it is when he joined us in our despair. When he died (in the Father's kingdom - as is evidenced from him drinking the fruit of the vine on the cross), it was so we could rise.

Anti-semites, indeed all conservatives, believe that they need to defend God. A God that needs defending is not a god. Jesus is entirely humble -- and true humility is not something these people want anything to do with. They want a tribal God, not one who is best loved and experienced by serving others.