
audiobook
by William E. (William Eleazar) Barton, Theodore Gerald Soares, Sydney Strong
His Last Week - THE STORY OF THE PASSION AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS - IN THE WORDS OF THE FOUR GOSPELS - PREPARED BY - WILLIAM E. BARTON, THEODORE G. SOARES SYDNEY STRONG - HOPE PUBLISHING COMPANY - CHICAGO
PREFACE. - ONE HUNDREDTH THOUSAND.
HIS LAST WEEK
GOING UP TO JERUSALEM.
PALM SUNDAY—THE DAY OF TRIUMPH. - The Triumphal Entry.
MONDAY—THE DAY OF AUTHORITY. - The Cursing of the Fig Tree.
TUESDAY—THE DAY OF CONTROVERSY. - The Lesson from the Withered Fig Tree.
WEDNESDAY—THE DAY OF RETIREMENT.
THURSDAY—THE DAY OF FELLOWSHIP. - Preparation for the Passover.
FRIDAY—THE DAY OF SUFFERING. - The Agony in Gethsemane.
It's a day‑by‑day retelling of the week leading to the crucifixion, drawing directly from Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The editor has woven the four accounts together, removing duplicate material so the story flows smoothly. Listeners will hear familiar moments—Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem, the triumphal entry, the anointing at Bethany—presented in a single, cohesive narrative.
The language follows a historic translation, preserving the cadence of the original while remaining clear for modern ears. Designed as a devotional companion, the book invites quiet reflection on the teachings, the warnings given to the disciples, and the growing tension in Jerusalem. It makes an ideal accompaniment for personal prayer or group listening during the Easter season.
Each day's account stays true to the Gospel texts, letting listeners hear the evangelists recount miracles, prayers, and the mounting conflict. The seamless arrangement helps follow the emotional arc of hope, betrayal and sacrifice without switching between books. Whether heard at sunrise, in a quiet room, or with a community, the narration invites a deeper experience of the events that shape the Christian faith.
Full title
His Last Week The Story of the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus in the Words of the Four Gospels The Story of the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus in the Words of the Four Gospels
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (102K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2009-11-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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