The Passion of Jesus Christ: Gospels and Commentary

The Passion of Jesus is an unforgettable event that continues to attract the attention of believers and unbelievers. Jesus "suffered under Pontius Pilate" according to the Christian creeds. The gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John recall the story in detail, each adding something of its own. Here is a book about the gospel accounts of the Passion of Jesus written, not for the specialist, but for someone who wants to know more about this compelling story. The author is a noted biblical scholar, Fr. Donald Senior, who has made the scriptural accounts of the Passion his life-long focus. In three parts, the book presents 1) the four Gospel narratives of the Passion (in helpful line phrases); 2) a commentary on each of the gospel narratives and 3) illustrated historical and archeological information that helps anchor the Passion of Jesus in the realities of first-century Palestine. An extensive bibliography offers the reader leads to further study. Brother Michael Moran, CP furnished the book's illustrations. Here is a book that can broaden your knowledge of Jesus Christ and deepen your appreciation of this mystery that reveals "the power and wisdom of God." Since 1972, Fr. Donald Senior, C.P. has been President of Catholic Theological Union in Chicago professor of New Testament Studies. He is General Editor of the periodical The Bible Today and co-editor of the twenty-two volume international commentary series New Testament Message. In 2001, Pope John Paul II appointed him as member of the Pontifical Biblical Commission and he was reappointed in 2006 and 2008 by Pope Benedict XVI. "As members of the Passionist religious community, it is our mission to help keep the dynamic memory of the passion of Jesus alive in the heart of the church. We offer this book to our readers in just that spirit." - Donald Senior, C.P.