Passionate about the Passion Week: A Fresh Look at Jesus’ Last Days

by William Varner

Publisher:

Fontes Press

, 2020

Overview

The Gospels record Jesus’ last days leading up to his crucifixion, but how attentive are we to the details of the account? Should we speak of Palm Sunday, or Monday? Have we misunderstood the Pharisees? Why do the four Gospels present the resurrection in different ways? Were the Jews really “fickle?” Varner focuses carefully on the details of the Gospels that we often overlook. This lively and carefully nuanced account of the Passion Week will bring you to a renewed sense of devotion for the Savior.

Key Features

• Takes a detailed look at Jesus’ last days
• Presents photographs of Israel
• Seeks to bring the reader to a renewed sense of devotion for the Savior

Contents

• The Beginning of the Via Dolorosa
• Palm Monday?
• How Did He Get Away With It? The Cleansing of the Temple
• A Pharisee is Not Sad-You-See
• Trouble in the Temple
• Singing for Your Supper
• No “Garden of Gethsemane!” Is Nothing Sacred?
• Jesus Barabbas or Jesus Messiah? Those “Fickle” Jews!
• There Was No “Mount” Calvary! Who Was Forsaken and What Was Finished?
• What Day Is It?
• Different Viewpoints of the Resurrection
• He’s Gone! There He Is!
• Epilogue: Prophecy and the Passion

Praise for Passionate about the Passion Week

A rich blend of historical insight, devotional reflection, and theological pondering. While you might not agree with everything in the book, all of it will compel you to think more deeply about the week that changed the world and history, the Passion of our Lord.

Abner Chou (PhD), John F. MacArthur Endowed Fellow, The Master’s University

William Varner’s book on Jesus’ last week is filled with fresh insights resulting from years of study and first-hand observation in the Holy Land itself. Beautifully written, Passionate about the Passion Week will make an excellent resource for laity and clergy. Scholars, too, should read this well-informed book, for I suspect many will have to update their lecture notes! Varner’s little book is a gem and very much worth the read. Highly recommended.

Craig A. Evans (PhD), Houston Baptist University

Will Varner is an experienced and trusted guide both to the Bible and to the Holy Land. I can’t think of a better person to lead us through the Scriptures and geographical details of the final days of Jesus’ earthly ministry. This volume will both educate your mind and nourish your soul.

Robert L. Plummer (PhD), Collin and Eveyln Aikman Professor of Biblical Studies, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Product Details

• Title: Passionate about the Passion Week: A Fresh Look at Jesus’ Last Days
• Author: William Varner
• Publisher: Fontes Press
• Print Publication Date: 2020
• Logos Release Date: 2023
• Pages: 120
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: History; Jerusalem History; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Passion; Middle East Jerusalem; Passion of Jesus Christ
• ISBNs: 9781948048231, 9781948048224, 194804823X, 1948048221
• Resource ID: LLS:PSSNTPSSNLSTDYS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-01-09T16:00:28Z

About William Varner

Dr. William Varner is Professor of Bible and Greek at The Master’s College in Santa Clarita, California. After earning degrees from Bob Jones University and the Biblical Theological Seminary, he served as a pastor in Pennsylvania for seven years, during which time he earned another master’s degree and took his first trip to Israel—an experience that would leave an indelible mark on his ministry. While serving for 17 years with The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry in New Jersey, he earned a third master’s degree (in Jewish Studies at Dropsie College, now the Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at the University of Pennsylvania) and a doctorate (at Temple University in Philadelphia).

Besides teaching Bible exposition courses and Greek Exegesis at The Master’s College, Dr. Varner is Director of IBEX, the college’s overseas campus in Israel, and has led 46 study trips to Israel. He has also pastored the Sojourners fellowship in Grace Community Church for 16 years.

Dr. Varner is the author of several books, including The Chariot of Israel: Exploits of the Prophet of Elijah, Awake O Harp: A Devotional Commentary on the Psalms, and The Letter of James. He has also written over 100 articles appearing in academic journals and popular magazines.  He loves participating in Civil War reenactments, reading the fiction of J.R.R. Tolkien and Daniel Silva, and traveling overseas with his wife Helen.