The Passion Week
From the triumphal entry to the tomb
33 profiles tagged The Passion Week.
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Tiberius
Second Roman emperor whose fifteenth regnal year marks the beginning of Christ's ministry
Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus was the second Roman Emperor, whose reign spanned the public ministry and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Alexander, Son of Simon of Cyrene
Son of Simon of Cyrene who was forced to carry the cross of Jesus
The son of Simon of Cyrene and brother of Rufus, mentioned in the Gospel of Mark as a relative of the man forced to carry the cross of Jesus.
Alphaeus
Father of James the Less and possibly Matthew the tax collector
Alphaeus was a 1st-century Jewish man from the tribe of Judah, best known as the father of James the Apostle and possibly the father of Matthew the tax collector.
Annas
High Priest who led the preliminary trial of Jesus and daughter's husband was Caiaphas
Annas was a powerful Jewish High Priest of the first century who exerted significant influence over the Sanhedrin during the trials of Jesus and the early apostles.
Barabbas
Prisoner released by Pontius Pilate in the place of Jesus Christ during the Passion
A convicted insurrectionist and murderer who was historically pardoned by Pontius Pilate in the place of Jesus Christ during the Passover trial.
Caiaphas
High Priest who presided over the Sanhedrin during the trial of Jesus
The influential Jewish High Priest during the reign of Tiberius Caesar who presided over the trial of Jesus of Nazareth.
Daughter of Annas
Daughter of Annas and wife of Caiaphas who linked the two high priests together
The daughter of the high priest Annas and the wife of the high priest Caiaphas during the trial and crucifixion of Jesus.
David
King of Israel who defeated Goliath and established the Davidic dynasty
The second king of the United Monarchy of Israel, a shepherd-warrior and psalmist known as a man after God's own heart.
Elijah the Tishbite
Prophet who called down fire from heaven and was taken to heaven in a whirlwind
A foundational prophet of the Divided Monarchy known for his confrontation with Baal worship and his departure from earth in a whirlwind.
Herod Antipas
Tetrarch of Galilee who executed John the Baptist and mocked Jesus Christ
The regional ruler of Galilee and Perea who beheaded John the Baptist and participated in the trial of Jesus Christ.
Israel
Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes
The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.
James son of Alphaeus
Apostle of Jesus Christ known as the son of Alphaeus
One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus Christ, distinguished by his parentage to Alphaeus and often identified as 'James the Less' or 'the younger.'
James son of Zebedee
Apostle and brother of John who was the first of the Twelve to be martyred
One of the twelve apostles and part of Jesus' inner circle, James was a fisherman by trade and the first of the apostles to suffer martyrdom for the Christian faith.
Jeremiah, Son of Hilkiah
Prophet who predicted the seventy-year Babylonian exile and the New Covenant
A major prophet of the Divided Monarchy who predicted the fall of Jerusalem and the 70-year Babylonian exile while suffering intense persecution for his message.
Jesus
Messiah and central figure of the New Testament whose life, death, and resurrection form the basis of the Christian faith
The central figure of the New Testament, Jesus was born of Mary in Bethlehem, performed numerous miracles, and was crucified under Pontius Pilate before rising from the dead.
John the Apostle
Apostle and brother of James who received the visions of Revelation
One of the twelve apostles of Jesus, a son of Zebedee, and a key leader in the early Church who received the vision recorded in Revelation.
Joseph of Arimathea
Sanhedrin member who provided the tomb for Jesus' burial
A wealthy member of the Sanhedrin and secret disciple of Jesus who provided his own new tomb for the burial of Christ after the crucifixion.
Joses, Son of Mary
son of Mary and brother of James the Younger who is mentioned in the crucifixion narrative
Joses was the son of Mary (a follower of Jesus) and the brother of James the Younger, mentioned in the context of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ.
Judah, Son of Jacob
Patriarch who received the blessing of the scepter and whose lineage produced King David and Jesus Christ
The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the Tribe of Judah and the Davidic line, known for his leadership and pivotal role in the preservation of his family.
Judas Iscariot, Betrayer of Jesus
Apostle who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver
One of the original twelve apostles of Jesus who eventually betrayed him to the Sanhedrin for thirty pieces of silver.
Lazarus of Bethany
The man raised from the dead by Jesus after four days
A beloved friend of Jesus Christ who was famously restored to life in Bethany four days after his death, serving as a powerful sign of Christ's divinity.
Malchus
The high priest's servant whose ear Peter severed and Jesus healed
Malchus was the high priest's servant whose ear was severed by Simon Peter and subsequently healed by Jesus during the arrest in Gethsemane.
Mary Magdalene
Primary witness to the Resurrection of Jesus
A faithful disciple of Jesus from whom seven demons were cast out, later becoming the first witness to the Resurrection.
Mary, Mother of James and Joses
mother of James and Joses who witnessed the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus
A dedicated follower of Jesus who witnessed His crucifixion, prepared for His burial, and was among the first to witness the empty tomb.
Mary, Mother of Jesus
Mother of Jesus Christ who accepted the call of God despite the risk of social disgrace
The mother of Jesus Christ, chosen by God to bear the Messiah and a faithful witness to his ministry, death, and resurrection.
Nicodemus
Pharisee who visited Jesus by night and provided spices for his burial
A prominent member of the Sanhedrin and a Pharisee who transitioned from a cautious inquirer of Jesus to a courageous disciple following the crucifixion.
Peter
Apostle who served as the spokesman for the Twelve and the leader of the early Church in Jerusalem
The leader of the twelve apostles, known for his confession of Christ, his denial and restoration, and his foundational role in the early Christian church.
Pilate
Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus and ordered His crucifixion
The Roman governor of Judea during the reign of Tiberius Caesar who presided over the trial of Jesus Christ and ordered His crucifixion.
Rufus, Son of Simon of Cyrene
son of Simon of Cyrene and brother of Alexander
Rufus was the son of Simon of Cyrene, the man famously conscripted by Roman soldiers to carry the cross of Jesus Christ during the procession to Golgotha.
Salome, Mother of the Sons of Zebedee
Mother of the apostles James and John who witnessed the crucifixion and visited the empty tomb
A devoted follower of Jesus and the mother of the apostles James and John, present at both the crucifixion and the empty tomb.
Simon of Cyrene
Man compelled by Roman soldiers to carry the cross of Jesus
A man from North Africa who was compelled by Roman soldiers to carry the cross of Jesus Christ during the procession to Golgotha.
Simon the Leper
Host of the dinner in Bethany where Jesus was anointed by a woman with an alabaster jar
A resident of Bethany and host to Jesus, Simon the Leper is famous for the dinner where a woman anointed Jesus with expensive perfume shortly before the Passion.
Zebedee
Father of the apostles James and John who was left in his boat when they followed Jesus
A Galilean fisherman and the father of the apostles James and John, whose departure to follow Jesus left him to manage the family business.