The First Easter

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The First Easter

by James Hartwell Willard

EN·~22 minutes

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Description

This gently illustrated retelling invites listeners to walk beside the carpenter‑teacher of Nazareth as he moves through villages, healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and sharing simple, powerful lessons. The narrative captures his quiet compassion—touching a leper, raising a paralysed man, and offering forgiveness with a calm voice—while showing how his miracles sparked both awe and growing opposition. Through vivid scenes of bustling market towns and quiet mountain prayers, the story paints a portrait of a man whose love was expressed in everyday deeds.

The book also follows the moment when twelve ordinary followers are called to become his closest companions, leading to the famous Sermon on the Mount and other memorable teachings. By focusing on these early acts, the tale helps listeners grasp why the events surrounding the first Easter hold such deep meaning for believers. Listeners will come away with a clearer sense of the humility, courage, and hope that marked the beginning of this pivotal story.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~22 minutes (21K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Michael Gray, Diocese of San Jose

Release date

2012-02-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

James Hartwell Willard

James Hartwell Willard

b. 1847

An Episcopal clergyman turned biblical storyteller, he wrote warm, accessible retellings of Scripture for general readers and young people. His books revisit figures like Moses, Jacob, Ruth, Elijah, and Absalom in a direct, old-fashioned narrative style.

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