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Title: King of the Jews
A story of Christ's last days on Earth

Author: William T. Stead

Release Date: September 23, 2007 [EBook #22735]

Language: English

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THE KING

OF THE JEWS

A STORY

OF CHRIST'S LAST DAYS

ON EARTH

_ADAPTED FROM THE OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY_

By

WILLIAM T. STEAD

CHICAGO:

The Church Press

104 LaSALLE AVENUE

Copyright 1900 and 1902

By George T. B. Davis.

CONTENTS.

I--JESUS DRIVES OUT MONEY CHANGERS
II--JESUS' LAST JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM
III--THE LAST SUPPER
IV--BETRAYED BY A KISS
V--PETER COMMITS PERJURY
VI--JUDAS HANGS HIMSELF
VII--JESUS, PILATE AND HEROD
VIII--"JESUS OR BARABBAS"
IX--THE CRUCIFIXION
X--CONCLUSION

ILLUSTRATIONS.

The entry into Jerusalem

"Knelt down and anointed Jesus' feet."

"Drinking of it he passed the cup to Peter."

"He reached over and kissed him."

"What accusation have you to bring against this man?"

"Jesus staggered under the cross."

"It is finished."

He is risen.

CHAPTER I.

JESUS DRIVES OUT THE MONEY-CHANGERS.

Cast thyself down in adoring love,
Race bowed down by the curse of God!
Peace and grace out of Zion above!
He is not wroth forever,
Though his wrath be just--though uplifted his rod.
Thus saith he, who changeth never:
"I will not the death of a sinner--I will forgive--
Let him live!"
And he gave up his son the world from sin to free,
Praise and thanks we give, Eternal, to thee!

Suddenly there was heard a noise of singing. A great multitude came
pouring down the narrow street that runs past Pilate's house, chanting
as they came, "Hail to thee, O Son of David!" Little children, old men
and maidens ran forward, some raising palm branches, but all ever
looking backward to one who should come. More and ever more streamed
down the street into the open space in front of the temple, but sti