Betrayal And The Crucifixion The

Broadcast: April 2, 1950

Starring: Norman Rose

Added: Apr 07 2023

This is the story of the Betrayal and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The scene Jerusalem, the great city standing proudly upon the crest of a mountain, is crowded this day with worshippers from all parts of Judea and Galilee who have come to pray at the temple and celebrate the Passover. But by the city gates a crowd is waiting for many have come to see the entry of one of whom they have heard strange and wondrous tales...

The betrayal and crucifixion are two significant events in the life of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Bible.

The betrayal refers to the act of Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus' twelve disciples, who betrayed him by identifying him to the Jewish authorities for thirty pieces of silver. This led to Jesus being arrested by the authorities and ultimately being sentenced to death.

The crucifixion refers to the execution method used to kill Jesus. He was nailed to a wooden cross and left to die slowly. This was a common method of punishment in Roman times for those who were considered enemies of the state.

For Christians, the betrayal and crucifixion of Jesus are seen as pivotal moments in human history. They believe that Jesus, who was both fully human and fully divine, willingly sacrificed himself to pay the price for the sins of all humanity. His death and subsequent resurrection are viewed as the ultimate act of love and mercy by God towards humankind.