The Death of the Messiah: From Gethsemane to the Grave: A Commentary on the Passion Narratives in the Four Gospels

New York: Doubleday, 1994. 4th printing. Hardcover. Fine with lightly sunned spines in near fine(+) slightl edge-sunned original slipcase, with a few scratches.. Two quartos in illustrated slipcase; xxvii, 1608 pages; 25 cm; bibliographical references and indexes. The Anchor Bible reference library (series) / "A two-volume set that discusses how the death of Jesus was portrayed in the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John; includes information on what each of the authors was trying to convey in each passage." - Publisher. / Contents: v. 1. Commentary (in four acts): Act I: Jesus prays and is arrested in Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives across the Kidron (Mark 14:26-52; Matt 26:30-56; Luke 22:39-53; John 18:1-11); Act II: Jesus before the Jewish authorities (Mark 14:53-15:1; Matt 26:57-27:10; Luke 22:54-23:1; John 18:12-28a); Act III: Jesus before Pilate, the roman governor (Mark 15:2-20a; Matt 27:11-31a; Luke 23:2-25; John 18:28b-19:16a); v. 2. Act IV: Jesus is crucified and dies on Golgotha; He is buried nearby (Mark 15:20b-47; Matt 27:31b-66; Luke 23:26-56; John 19:16b-42); Appendixes: The Gospel of Peter--a noncanonical passion narrative; Dating the Crucifixion (day, monthly date, year); Pertinent passages difficult to translate (Mark 14:41; Hebrews 5:7-8; Matt 26:50, John 19:13); Overall view of Judas Iscariot; Jewish groups and authorities mentioned in the Passion narratives; The sacrifice of Isaac and the Passion; The Old Testament background of the Passion narratives; Jesus' predictions of His passion and death; The question of a PreMarcan passion narrative / by Marion L. Soards. Passion narratives (Gospels) Récits de la Passion (Évangiles) Passion narratives (Gospels) Lijdensgeschiedenis. Evangeliën. Passion narratives (Gospels) -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.Commentaries. Commentaries. // **A large, heavy set. Weighs almost six punds before packing. Extra shipping charges may apply for international & expedited orders. Please inquire.**.