Fr. Raymond E. Brown, D.D., (1928-1998) was the Auburn Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. Author of some twenty-five books on the Bible and past president of three of the most important biblical societies in the world, by appointment of two popes (Paul VI in 1972, John Paul II in 1996) he was a member of the Roman Pontifical Biblical Commission. Time magazine has called him "probably the premier Catholic Scripture scholar in the U.S."

This volume is worthy of recognition. . . . It is well written, pastorally sensitive and possesses a clear theological focus.Catholic Journalist

• ContentsForeword   7General Observations on the Passion Narratives   9The Passion According to Mark   21The Passion According to Matthew   34The Passion According to Luke   47The Passion According to John   57Diverse Portrayals of the Crucified Jesus   68

Fr. Raymond E. Brown, D.D., (1928-1998) was the Auburn Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. Author of some twenty-five books on the Bible and past president of three of the most important biblical societies in the world, by appointment of two popes (Paul VI in 1972, John Paul II in 1996) he was a member of the Roman Pontifical Biblical Commission. Time magazine has called him "probably the premier Catholic Scripture scholar in the U.S."

This volume is worthy of recognition. . . . It is well written, pastorally sensitive and possesses a clear theological focus.Catholic Journalist

• ContentsForeword   7General Observations on the Passion Narratives   9The Passion According to Mark   21The Passion According to Matthew   34The Passion According to Luke   47The Passion According to John   57Diverse Portrayals of the Crucified Jesus   68

Fr. Raymond E. Brown, D.D., (1928-1998) was the Auburn Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. Author of some twenty-five books on the Bible and past president of three of the most important biblical societies in the world, by appointment of two popes (Paul VI in 1972, John Paul II in 1996) he was a member of the Roman Pontifical Biblical Commission. Time magazine has called him "probably the premier Catholic Scripture scholar in the U.S."

This volume is worthy of recognition. . . . It is well written, pastorally sensitive and possesses a clear theological focus.Catholic Journalist

• ContentsForeword   7General Observations on the Passion Narratives   9The Passion According to Mark   21The Passion According to Matthew   34The Passion According to Luke   47The Passion According to John   57Diverse Portrayals of the Crucified Jesus   68