His Last Week: The Story of the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus in the Words of the Four Gospels

A religious account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the last week of Jesus Christ's life, detailing the Passion and Resurrection as narrated in the four Gospels, presented in a way that encourages devotional reading during the Easter season. It serves as a spiritual guide for Christians, intending to deepen their understanding and observance of this pivotal event in Christian faith. At the start of the text, the authors establish the historical and emotional landscape of Jesus's last week, commencing with his journey to Jerusalem where he acknowledges his impending death. The narrative unfolds through key events such as the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, and Jesus's arrest in Gethsemane, along with various teachings and interactions that encapsulate his final moments. The characters, including the disciples, Judas Iscariot, and various Jewish authorities, are introduced as they navigate the tension of faith, betrayal, and prophecy surrounding Jesus's death and resurrection, alluding to the profound impact these events have on his followers and the unfolding of Christian doctrine.