02268cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000470011324500610016026400510022130000470027233600260031933700260034533800360037150000310040750800260043852013670046453400450183165300300187685600430190699900170194922735UtSlPG20260610133525.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBT1 aStead, W. T.q(William Thomas),d1849-191210aKing of the Jews: A story of Christ's last days on Earth 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-09-23  aProduced by Al Haines  a"King of the Jews: A Story of Christ's Last Days on Earth" by W. T. Stead is a narrative retelling of the final days of Jesus Christ, adapted from the Oberammergau Passion Play, likely written in the late 19th century. This work captures significant moments from Christ's life, including his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, and the betrayal by Judas. Through the lens of biblical events, the author aims to illuminate the emotional and dramatic aspects surrounding the figure of Jesus and the context of his sacrifice.  The opening of the story begins with Jesus' powerful act of driving out the money changers from the temple, displaying his commitment to restoring the sanctity of God's house. As Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a colt, he is met with a jubilant crowd shouting "Hosanna," reflecting the hopes and expectations of the people. The narrative quickly shifts to the hostile reactions of the religious leaders who conspire against him, feeling threatened by his influence and teachings. Jesus' actions and words provoke both admiration from the crowd and ire from the priests, establishing the tension that unfolds in the lead-up to his crucifixion. This section sets the stage for the conflicts and themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and betrayal that permeate the rest of Stead's adaptation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aJesus Christ -- Last days40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22735  c63852d63852