Jesus's Final Week From Triumphal Entry to Empty Tomb

by Cook III, William F.

• ISBN13: 9781087737553
• ISBN10: 1087737559
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2022-01-15
• Publisher: B&H Academic

Summary

Jesus’s Final Week leads readers through a close examination of the last experiences of Jesus’s earthly life, including his entry into Jerusalem, cursing of the fig tree, and final Passover meal. Author and pastor William F. Cook doesn’t merely comment on the events themselves but studies the key biblical passages carefully, evaluating their meaning and significance. Substantive enough for classroom and church use, this book will delight any Christian who wants to learn more about the events of Holy Week and to prepare for celebrating Easter.

 

Author Biography

William F. Cook III (PhD, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of New Testament interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and lead pastor of the Ninth and O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.
 

Table of Contents

1. The Triumphal Entry Palm Sunday: April 2, AD 30
2. The Cursing of the Fig Tree and Clearing of the Temple Monday: April 3, AD 30
3. Temple Controversies and Teaching Tuesday: April 4, AD 30
4. The Betrayal of Jesus Christ “Silent” Wednesday: April 5, AD 30
5. The Last Supper Maundy Thursday: April 6, AD 30
6. The Garden of Gethsemane Thursday Night–Early Hours of Friday Morning: April 6–7, AD 30
7. The Jewish Trial: Guilty of Blasphemy Early Hours of Friday: April 7, AD 30
8. The Roman Trial: Guilty of Treason Friday: April 7, AD 30
9. The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus Christ Good Friday: April 7, AD 30
10. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ Sunday, April 9, AD 30
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