This book contains the following story:
Christ's Passion Death and Resurrection
The passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, often referred to as the Easter story, is a central event in Christian theology and is found in the four Gospels of the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Here is a summary of the plot:
Betrayal and Arrest: Jesus, after the Last Supper with His disciples, went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. There, He was betrayed by Judas Iscariot, one of His disciples, who identified Jesus to the religious authorities with a kiss. Jesus was then arrested and taken before the Jewish religious leaders.
Trials: Jesus faced several trials before both Jewish and Roman authorities. He appeared before the Jewish high priest, Caiaphas, and the Sanhedrin, where He was accused of blasphemy for claiming to be the Son of God. Later, Jesus was taken to the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, who found no guilt in Him but, under pressure from the crowd, agreed to have Him crucified.
Crucifixion: Jesus was sentenced to death by crucifixion, a common Roman method of execution. He was mocked, beaten, and forced to carry His own cross to the place called Golgotha (or Calvary). Jesus was nailed to the cross and crucified between two criminals. While on the cross, He uttered several statements, including "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." After suffering for hours, Jesus breathed His last breath and died.
Burial: Following His death, Jesus' body was taken down from the cross by a man named Joseph of Arimathea, who had requested permission from Pilate. Jesus' body was wrapped in linen cloths and placed in a tomb, which was sealed with a large stone.
Resurrection: On the third day, which is celebrated as Easter Sunday, Jesus rose from the dead. The tomb was found empty by some of His followers, and Jesus appeared to His disciples and others on various occasions. His resurrection affirmed His divine nature, victory over sin and death, and the fulfillment of prophecies.
The passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ are central to Christian belief and serve as a foundational event symbolizing redemption, forgiveness, and eternal life. It is commemorated and celebrated by Christians around the world during the Easter season as the pinnacle of God's love and salvation for humanity.
