CHAPTER XXXIII. THE JUDGMENT-HALL OF PILATE. Authority of the Sanhedrim.-Their secret Council.-Death of Judas.Fortress of Antonia.-The Accusation before Pilate.-Jesus a King.-Pilate's Character.-His reluctance to condemn.-Fears a Tumult.-Sends Jesus to Herod.- His Wife's Dream.-"Crucify him!"-Releases Barabbas.-The Scourging.—A final Appeal.-Going to Calvary........ Page 454 CHAPTER XXXIV. DEATH. Cruelty of Crucifixion.-Locality of Calvary.—Inscription on the Cross.Simon of Cyrene.-The Procession.-The Execution.-Stolidity of the Soldiers.-Taunts of Christ's Foes.-The penitent Thief.-Darkness.— "It is finished!"-Cause of Christ's Death.-Burial..... CHAPTER XXXV. 474 The Question stated.—Blasphemy defined. —Christ's divine Claims. — The Question answered... 491 CHAPTER XXXVI. THE RESURRECTION. The Women at the Sepulchre.-Jesus and Mary.-The Walk to Eminaus. -The Rationalist.-Appearance of Jesus in Galilee.-Skepticism of the Disciples.-Evidence of the Resurrection.--Conclusion.... APPENDIX 499 511 |