The Passion: The True Story of an Event That Changed Human History

by Geza Vermes

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In his new book distinguished Jesus scholar Geza Vermes explains the true story behind The Passion of Christ and the recent, highly controversial, film. Vital reading for anyone wanting to know the truth behind the hyperbole Vermes's book is an intelligent and fascinating breakdown of the evidence of the Trial of Jesus and an authentic version of Stations of the Cross. A general introduction dealing with the Jewish court system, the Romen legal procedure and parallel court cases aims to provide a context to The Passion and a greater understanding of Biblical society. Written by the greatest Jesus scholar of his generation this will be required reading for anyone wanting to know the truth.
  • ISBN10 0143036882
  • ISBN13 9780143036883
  • Publish Date 31 January 2006 (first published 3 March 2005)
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 19 July 2021
  • Publish Country US
  • Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
  • Imprint Penguin USA
  • Format Paperback (US Trade)
  • Pages 129
  • Language English