Dr Peter John-Charles

When Was Christ's Death and Resurrection? Dr Peter John-Charles

Frequently the Eastern Church and the Western Church celebrate Easter on different dates so ... when was Christ's death and resurrection? Some suggest that the significance of these outstanding events far out-weighs any quibbling over times and dates. That may be true, but any such reaction to the title of this publication will quickly be dispelled. Through painstaking application of Scripture, and his good grasp of the Jewish calendar, the author shows that the traditional time-scale of these events to be untenable. He puts forward a different scenario, one which better harmonizes with the biblical record. However, the great value in these pages is in discovering just how perfectly the Lord Jesus Christ fulfilled the types and shadows contained in the Law and the Prophets. Seemingly dull Levitical ritual bursts into life as we appreciate more fully its wondrous significance in pointing to Israel's Messiah. Sadly, the traditional time-table hides much of this edifying truth - truth confirmation the great work of redemption accomplished by our Lord Jesus Christ. Those who read this study will find it a valuable faith building exercise.