I am not an avid reader and found this book to be a difficult read. It read like a very intellectual scientist. Used a of unnecessary descriptive words in my opinion.
Another reviewer wrote she "found this book to be a difficult read. It read like a very intellectual scientist. Used a of unnecessary descriptive words in my opinion" with which I totally agree. Originally published in 1930, I found the antiquated prose somewhat difficult to read as well. Most sentences had to be read a second time. The author takes the role of investigative reporter (or scientist), and studies in detail each part of those hours from the Last Supper to the early dawn of Easter Sunday. He uses, and compares, all the literature from the four Gospels and from historic writers of the early centuries. He respectfully takes it line by line. He conjectures what could logically have happened during the time gaps in each step. All of the major players in each scene are closely scrutinized. This is an extensive study from several points, including historically, psychologically, and realistically. It reads like an investigation in a mystery featured on a show like Dateline, in my opinion. He even frequently uses terms such as "investigation, the case, our study". He stated, "That seems to express accurately the probabilities of the situation" and that he "wanted to undertake the facts patiently and impartially." So yes, he sounds like a lawyer in a court room at times, which makes this such a great, if difficult, read. I loved this book and highly recommend it to any believer and nonbeliever alike. D.
Like most other religious stories this one leaves as many questions as it answers. What may seem like facts are mostly the author's own feelings and thinking about the subject. Biblical history will forver remain the way it was wriiten.
There was no description of this book on the back cover, but this was inside the front:
"The story Mr. Morison has told of the betrayal and the trial of Christ is facinating in its lucid, its almost incontrovertible, appeal to the reason. For me, he made these scenes live with a poignancy and vividness that I have found in no other account, not even in the various attempts that have been made to present the same facts in the guise of a novel." - J.D. Beressford
The cover on this book is worn but intact. I didn't see any highlighting or underlining.
"The story Mr. Morison has told of the betrayal and the trial of Christ is facinating in its lucid, its almost incontrovertible, appeal to the reason. For me, he made these scenes live with a poignancy and vividness that I have found in no other account, not even in the various attempts that have been made to present the same facts in the guise of a novel." - J.D. Beressford
The cover on this book is worn but intact. I didn't see any highlighting or underlining.
