I just finished reading Matthew’s account of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, specifically the last three chapters. One thing that stood out during this particular reading was the variety and content of the insults directed towards Jesus when he hung on the cross in 27:37-44.  “Those who passed by hurled insults at him” (v. 39), […]

Excerpts from Raymond E. Brown’s book, A Crucified Christ in Holy Week – _________________________________________________________________________ When the different passion narratives are read side-by-side, one should not be upset by the contrast or ask which view of Jesus is more correct: The Marcan Jesus who plumbs the depths of abandonment only to be vindicated; The Lucan Jesus […]