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The Last Week: A Closer Look for Modern Christianity

The Jesus that many followers know from books and stories is not quite as complex as the actual man was. Most classical teachings emphasize the same characteristics and parables time and again. This is especially true of the events during his final week and crucifixion.  In modern Christianity, many details of Jesus, as a man, are often overlooked or not delved into. As Biblical scholars, authors Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan have made it their mission to unravel and to present for Christian audiences the intricacies of the final days of Jesus with their latest educational book on modern Christianity, The Last Week.   

This book delves into the gripping details of some of the crucial elements and events of Jesus’ life, including:  

• Palm Sunday

• Mary Magdalene

• Political oppression

• Rejection of cultural traditions

Historical Differences  

Borg and Crossan base most of The Last Week from Mark’s gospel, which is the earliest recorded telling of Jesus’ events. Readers studying modern Christianity are presented with information in a straightforward way, without compromising the complex political and religious realities of that time. This book proves unique in its thoughtfulness, as it does not simply describe or transcribe events in Jesus’ life for purposes of the modern Christianity chronology. Rather, The Last Week serves as an investigation into, and an exploration of the things that Jesus cared for most.  

Rather than rehashing a familiar progression of events, Borg and Crossan acknowledge the complexities of the notation of these events. In doing so, they remark upon the discrepancies between Gospels and offer background information to shed light on a few unanswered questions for followers of modern Christianity.  

Errors in translation and historical context are both heavily discussed in this book. They help to elucidate the real story of Jesus’ final days contrasting what many have been taught and believed. While the authors primarily utilize the book of Mark, they also draw from historical knowledge of the time period, as well as other Gospel books to provide a clear view of that historic week.

For the Inquisitive Soul: Readings for Modern Christianity  

An individual’s relationship with Jesus in the context of modern Christianity is a deeply personal connection. Borg and Crossan’s exciting day-by-day account of

Jesus’ last week prior to his crucifixion allows the reader to really ruminante on the events that took place and how Jesus felt about them. This is a great book for anyone who wants to deepen their relationship with Jesus and to prompt new discoveries of themselves and their journey through Christ.  

This book is easily organized for reading over a long period of time. For many of us who practice modern Christianity but who also have busy lives, this book is perfectly accessible. It is something you can pick up and put down throughout the day without losing track of what is going on. Each chapter in this book is a new day leading up to the crucifixion.  

Modern Christianity is, by nature, inquisitive. Christians are constantly looking within themselves, within texts and stories, and looking to the Lord, to find the answers they need. The Last Week is the perfect companion to the inquisitive soul who would like to learn more about Jesus’ final hours. Buy this book for a friend, relative, or yourself, as a challenge to deepen and expand your knowledge and relationship with Jesus.