Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1911 edition. Excerpt: ...Jesus crossed Kidron with John as his companion. The night was beautiful and clear, and the moon shed a dim radiance over the scene. At Gethsemane Jesus rested by the wall and spoke with John of his martyrdom and sufferings. Having received information of his disciples, he sent John forward to the house of Lazarus in Bethania, that he might announce his coming and learn if he there would be safe. Immediately thereafter Jesus went into the house to see his mother and his friends. After having thanked God that they were permitted once more to see each other, they ate and refreshed themselves together. On the following day he remained with them, comforting them and exhorting them that they believe in the truth. He warned them of their false expectations, in that they had come to think that he would forever remain with them. He told them that it now was time that he should go, as the night was at hand. He said to them that he would hasten to Galilee, there to strengthen his disciples that they persevere in the good work. But even while Jesus was inBethania dangers were threatening him. Caiaphas, the high-priest, had been informed that Jesus had been seen in Jerusalem. And he had spread the rumor that the disciples had stolen the body of Jesus, and had invented a miraculous story. But there were many among the people in the city who believed that Jesus had risen by the hand of God, and these commenced to complain of the injustice done to him, and to believe in his doctrines. And the high-priest feared a revolution among the people, and believed that the Galileans were intending to overthrow the government and set up a new ruler. He was therefore suspicious and watchful. In the evening of the same day came Nicodemus to our Brotherhood and...
