In Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Week, author, professor, and biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine explores the biblical texts surrounding the Passion story. She shows us how the text raises ethical and spiritual questions for the reader, and how we all face risk in our Christian experience. The book provides a rich and challenging learning experience for small groups and individual readers alike.
As part of a larger six-week study that is perfect for Lent, it includes video session featuring Dr. Amy-Jill Levine offering a fresh, timely reinterpretation of the Passion of Jesus.
In Session 1, Levine speaks about when Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. She explains some of the context of the time period and notes that each of the Gospels has different details to offer in understanding the Passion narrative.
Running Time: 9:25
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