The Life of Jesus, Chapter 22 summary
Chapter 22 of 30 · 11 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 22, Jesus visits Jericho and Bethany, where a reported resurrection of Lazarus intensifies hostility among the chief priests, though the narrator questions exactly what happens. The priests decide that Jesus must die to protect the nation and temple, while he withdraws to Ephraim as Passover approaches.
What happens
- Jesus spends the cold season in Jerusalem, then travels toward the Jordan and receives a welcome from Zacchaeus in Jericho.
- Bartimaeus persistently calls to Jesus as he leaves Jericho, and Jesus returns to Bethany.
- The narrator considers several uncertain explanations for an event at Bethany that people regard as Lazarus’s resurrection.
- Reports of the event anger Jesus’ enemies, and the chief priests debate whether his movement can coexist with Judaism.
- The narrator identifies Hanan as the dominant priestly authority and explains the party’s fear of unrest and Roman intervention.
- With his death decided upon, Jesus retreats to Ephraim while orders circulate for his arrest in Jerusalem.
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What to notice
The sentence condenses the priests’ justification for killing Jesus. The narrator treats it as the policy of the entire priestly party, while questioning who actually speaks it.
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Where does Jesus withdraw after the decision against his life?
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