King of the Jews: A story of Christ's last days on Earth

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King of the Jews: A story of Christ's last days on Earth

by W. T. (William Thomas) Stead

EN·~4 hours

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Description

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.

Details

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.

About the author

W. T. (William Thomas) Stead

W. T. (William Thomas) Stead

1849–1912

A fearless Victorian editor who helped shape modern investigative journalism, this influential writer mixed reforming zeal with a taste for controversy. His work stirred public debate on social issues, and his dramatic life ended when he was lost in the sinking of the Titanic.

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