
audiobook
by W. T. (William Thomas) Stead
CHAPTER I. - JESUS DRIVES OUT THE MONEY-CHANGERS.
CHAPTER II. - JESUS' LAST JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM.
CHAPTER III. - THE LAST SUPPER.
CHAPTER IV. - BETRAYED BY A KISS.
CHAPTER V. - PETER COMMITS PERJURY.
CHAPTER VI. - JUDAS HANGS HIMSELF.
CHAPTER VII. - JESUS, PILATE AND HEROD.
CHAPTER VIII. - "JESUS OR BARABBAS."
CHAPTER IX. - THE CRUCIFIXION.
CHAPTER X. - CONCLUSION. - I.—THE STORY THAT TRANSFORMED THE WORLD
A bustling Jerusalem awakens as crowds flood the streets, chanting “Hosanna” and laying palm branches before a weary yet resolute figure on a humble colt. The narrative follows that moment, capturing the awe of the multitudes and the stark contrast between reverent worshippers and the bustling market inside the sacred precincts. When the newcomer confronts the temple’s commerce, his fierce rebuke of the money‑changers and overturning of their tables set the city’s religious leaders on edge, hinting at the profound clash of ideals that will shape the days ahead.
Through vivid, sensory detail the story immerses listeners in the sights, sounds, and tensions of this pivotal encounter, portraying both the compassion that draws people to him and the righteous anger that drives him to protect the holy space. As the tension builds, the listener is invited to contemplate the weight of prophecy, the cost of reform, and the fragile hope that pulses through a people yearning for redemption.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (253K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
2007-09-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1849–1912
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