Death of Jesus

  • CTD025 The veil of the temple?

    This article discusses the alleged contradiction concerning the timing of Jesus' death and the tearing of the Temple curtain. The authors of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke do not aim at precise chronology but symbolically emphasise the opening of access to the divine presence.

    Luke 23.44-46 (King James Version) :
    And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour.And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.
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  • CTD028 The robbers on the cross?

    This article explores how the accounts of Mark and Luke concerning the robbers crucified with Jesus complement each other. Mark describes the initial mockery, while Luke reveals one robber's repentance, highlighting his spiritual development.

    Luke 23.32-33 (King James Version) :
    And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.
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  • CTD042 What does the centurion say when Jesus dies?

    The article explores the apparent contradiction in the Gospels concerning the centurion's words at Jesus' death. While Luke stresses his innocence, Mark emphasizes the recognition of Jesus as the Son of God. These perspectives reveal the theological diversity of the Gospels, conveying Jesus' innocence and his saving death. The evangelists report words that are significant to their theological purposes.

    Mark 9.7 (King James Version) :
    And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

  • PER357 The Death of the Messiah Jesus

    Pericope PER357 analyzes the death of Jesus on the cross at Golgotha, on Friday, April 1, AD 33, around 3 p.m., drawing on the four Gospel accounts. Matthew and Mark are very close; Luke reports the last words of Jesus and the reaction of the centurion; John, a direct witness, gives details of the events after his death and their prophetic fulfillment. The article includes a precise chronology of the three days and three nights according to the Jewish calendar.

    John 19.33 (King James Version) :
    But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs:
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate