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The Trial and Death of Jesus Christ

James Stalker · 1894

A devotional history by James Stalker describing the trial, suffering and death of Jesus based on the Gospel accounts.

A devotional retelling of Jesus's trial and death, showing how later Christian writers interpreted his final days.

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A book by James Stalker, published in 1894, describing in detail the final days of Jesus's life, from his arrest through his crucifixion, based on the Gospel narratives.

Why it matters

Stalker, already the author of other works on Jesus and Paul, wrote this as a devotional rather than strictly historical account, showing how Christian writers of his era combined scholarship with religious reflection. It illustrates how the Passion story has been retold and expanded for readers seeking spiritual meaning.

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  • Why does the author call this a "devotional history" rather than just a history?
  • How might a devotional retelling differ from a strictly factual one?
  • What does the author's preface reveal about his motives for writing?

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