| About the Book
Book 1 - The Preparation for
the Gospel
- Introductory historical,
religious, political, and cultural material based on the author's
extensive knowledge of Jewish lore and customs.
Book 2 - From Bethlehem to
Jordan
- The background of Herod and his
reign, St. John the Baptist and his message, and the birth and baptism
of Jesus.
Book 3 - From Jordan to the
Mount of Transfiguration
- thirty - seven chapters explore
the miracles and teachings of Jesus' early ministry.
Book 4 - The Descent
into the Valley of Humiliation
- A history of the latter part of
Jesus' ministry from the Transfiguration to the journey to Jerusalem.
Book 5 - The Cross and the
Crown
- A chronicle of each day of
Passion Week from Palm Sunday to the Resurrection.
Appendices
- Valuable background material on
Jewish history, tradition, and law.
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