Étude 1 sur 3 · Le partage des vêtements et les moqueries

  1. Étude 1 : Le partage des vêtements et les moqueries
  2. Étude 2 : Le dialogue avec les deux malfaiteurs qui l’entouraient
  3. Étude 3 : Le meurtre d'Etienne

The last day up to the crucifixion

  • PER353 The division of the garments and the mockery

    The passage PER353 analyzes the division of Jesus’ garments and the mockery during his crucifixion at Golgotha. The four Gospels agree on this episode: the soldiers cast lots for the seamless tunic, fulfilling Psalm 22.19. Luke reports Jesus’ prayer of forgiveness for his executioners, Mark his cry of abandonment, and Matthew the taunts of the passersby and the religious leaders. This synoptic article brings out the theological richness of each Gospel account.

    Psalms 22.1 (King James Version) :
    My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?NoteAijeleth…: or, the hind of the morningNotehelping…: Heb. my salvation
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  • PER354 The dialogue with the two criminals beside him

    Pericope 354 analyzes the unique dialogue reported by Luke between Jesus and the two criminals crucified beside him (Lk 23,39-43). One mocks Jesus; the other acknowledges his guilt, affirms Jesus' innocence and asks to be welcomed into his kingdom. Jesus promises him paradise “today.” This passage reveals a central theological paradox: Jesus saves from the cross, displaying a spiritual authority precisely where everything seems to contradict it.

    Mark 15.27 (King James Version) :
    And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left.
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Peter's ministry

  • ADA029 The murder of Stephen

    Analysis of the account of the stoning of Stephen (Acts 7.54-60), the first Christian martyr. The article examines the anger of the Sanhedrin, the legally irregular character of the execution, the vision of the glorified Christ granted to Stephen, and the theological parallel Luke draws between the passion of the disciple and that of Jesus. The presence of Saul foreshadows the rest of the apostolic narrative.

    Luke 23.34 (King James Version) :
    Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
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