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THE KING
OF THE JEWS
A STORY
OF CHRIST'S LAST DAYS
ON EARTH
_ADAPTED FROM THE OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY_
By
WILLIAM T. STEAD
CHICAGO:
The Church Press
104 LaSALLE AVENUE
Copyright 1900 and 1902
By George T. B. Davis.
CONTENTS.
I--JESUS DRIVES OUT MONEY CHANGERS II--JESUS' LAST JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM III--THE LAST SUPPER IV--BETRAYED BY A KISS V--PETER COMMITS PERJURY VI--JUDAS HANGS HIMSELF VII--JESUS, PILATE AND HEROD VIII--"JESUS OR BARABBAS" IX--THE CRUCIFIXION X--CONCLUSION
ILLUSTRATIONS.
The entry into Jerusalem
"Knelt down and anointed Jesus' feet."
"Drinking of it he passed the cup to Peter."
"He reached over and kissed him."
"What accusation have you to bring against this man?"
"Jesus staggered under the cross."
"It is finished."
He is risen.
CHAPTER I.
JESUS DRIVES OUT THE MONEY-CHANGERS.
Cast thyself down in adoring love, Race bowed down by the curse of God! Peace and grace out of Zion above! He is not wroth forever, Though his wrath be just--though uplifted his rod. Thus saith he, who changeth never: "I will not the death of a sinner--I will forgive-- Let him live!" And he gave up his son the world from sin to free, Praise and thanks we give, Eternal, to thee!
Suddenly there was heard a noise of singing. A great multitude came pouring down the narrow street that runs past Pilate's house, chanting as they came, "Hail to thee, O Son of David!" Little children, old men and maidens ran forward, some raising palm branches, but all ever looking backward to one who should come. More and ever more streamed down the street into the open space in front of the temple, but still the Hosanna song went on.
Table of contents (by pages)
- 1: King of the Jews by William T. Stead
- 2: Watched with eager interest the money changers and priests
- 3: Who stood by the overthrown tables of the money changers
- 4: Nathanael pressed his advantage
- 5: Then said Nathanael Marvel not
- 6: Arose and addressed the Sanhedrin with much emotion Now
- 7: Caiaphas at once put the resolution to the Sanhedrin
- 8: Followed by Dathan and the other traders
- 9: Annas and Caiaphas applauded their zeal
- 10: By this time Lazarus drew near
- 11: Carrying in her hand a bottle of ointment of spikenard
- 12: Whither thou goest there go I also
- 13: Eagerly the Magdalene accepted the charge
- 14: Mary Magdalene supporting the mother of Jesus
- 15: In which the law commands that we should eat the Passover
- 16: But Judas went on muttering and looking not at his Lord
- 17: Exclaimed Thou art my friend
- 18: As Dathan and the traders left him
- 19: You desire to take the Passover with us
- 20: But I am among you as one that serveth
- 21: Baruch pouring the water over them
- 22: And placed it in the mouth of Judas
- 23: When I sent you out without purse or scrip
- 24: Josue conducting them into the presence of the Sanhedrin
- 25: Stood up and asked the Sanhedrin
- 26: Taking with him Dathan and the four priests to accompany him
- 27: Exclaimed Caiaphas indignantly
- 28: Judas was there with Dathan and the other traders
- 29: Glorify thy Son that thy Son also may glorify thee
- 30: Jesus having reached the grotto
- 31: Then coming to the grotto again
- 32: Malchus felt his ear with astonishment
- 33: Go toward the Kedron gate and see
- 34: If the high priest wishes it I will go to the Siola Gate
- 35: Selpha bowed low as he entered and said
- 36: Balbus said unto him scoffingly
- 37: From Annas dragged to Caiaphas away
- 38: Again Caiaphas turned to Jesus and said
- 39: And unrolling the book of the law
- 40: Then said a soldier named Arphaxad
- 41: The men went on talking round the fire and Arphaxad said
- 42: When my cousin Malchus had his ear cut off
- 43: Caiaphas sends me to bring him
- 44: Caiaphas and Annas arrayed in their robes
- 45: Knelt and stretched his hands toward Caiaphas
- 46: Together with Dariabbas and Rabinth shalt go before
- 47: A servant of Pilate opened it and said
- 48: Selpha being in command of the band of soldiers
- 49: Then Caiaphas stepped forward in front of the crowd
- 50: And turning to Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin
- 51: Pilate then said to his attendants
- 52: In the jurisdiction of King Herod
- 53: Caiaphas bowed before King Herod
- 54: Then turning to Jesus Herod said
- 55: Then Herod rose from his seat and said
- 56: Caiaphas and Annas and the chief priests and rulers
- 57: Release Barabbas and to the cross with the other
- 58: If Pilate wishes to hear the voice of the people
- 59: Caiaphas was leading them proudly
- 60: Caiaphas walked backward and forward with excited mien
- 61: Then Caiaphas said with a loud voice
- 62: Pilate answered shortly to Caiaphas
- 63: The soldiers then led Barabbas away
- 64: Cried Caiaphas in wild exultation
- 65: One of the executioners said unto him
- 66: Then Ahasverus came out of his house and said
- 67: But the centurion interrupted him
- 68: And when they reached Golgotha
- 69: Turning to one of the hangmen named Faustus
- 70: Caiaphas also was much perturbed
- 71: The centurion hearing him said
- 72: Then Caiaphas laughed and said
- 73: Then Catiline looking up at Jesus said
- 74: Then the hangmen gathered up their basket and their cord
- 75: Said Mary to Joseph and Nicodemus
- 76: Then said Nicodemus who had brought some ointment
- 77: For a moment he appeared at the mouth of the sepulchre
- 78: And will yet transform the world
- 79: This greatest of all the miracles
- 80: There is in him also sublimity
- 81: Because there is a latent Caiaphas in every heart
- 82: Perhaps the character who comes out best is Pilate
- 83: Leaving Ober Ammergau I returned by Switzerland to London