Key Figures and Events from the Passion Narrative

These flashcards cover key figures and significant events from the Passion narrative, detailing their contributions and meanings.

Peter

Fisherman and impulsive leader who denies Jesus three times and weeps after the rooster crows.

Mary Magdalene

Formerly sinful woman whom Jesus saves, leading to her total life change; present at crucifixion and tomb.

John

Youngest apostle who remains loyal and stays with Mary at the crucifixion.

Veronica

Shows compassion to Jesus on the way to Calvary by wiping his face.

Thomas

Apostle known for his logical and doubting nature, needing physical proof of Jesus's resurrection.

Judas Iscariot

Disciple who betrays Jesus for 30 silver coins out of disappointment and later regrets it.

Caiaphas

High priest who fears Roman backlash and prioritizes maintaining order over truth.

Nicodemus

A secret follower of Jesus who quietly defends him in the council.

Joseph of Arimathea

Wealthy and bold man who goes to Pilate to request Jesus's body.

Lazarus

His resurrection is a turning point that increases the urgency to kill Jesus.

Barabbas

Violent rebel chosen over Jesus by the crowd, symbolizing wrong expectations of the Messiah.

Pontius Pilate

Politically trapped Roman governor who symbolically rejects responsibility by washing his hands.

Palm Sunday

Event where the crowd shouts 'Hosanna,' causing political tension among leaders.

Cleansing of the Temple

Jesus calls the temple a 'den of thieves,' which contributes to the leaders' desire to kill him.

Eucharist

Established during the Last Supper, symbolizing the body and blood of Jesus in the new covenant.

Christos (Anointed One)

Expectation of a military king; Jesus fulfills the role of a spiritual savior.

30 Pieces of Silver

The price of Judas's betrayal, symbolizing human weakness.

Agony in the Garden

Jesus's time of prayer, acceptance of God’s will, and the apostles’ failure to stay awake.

Sanhedrin

Jewish court that accuses Jesus of blasphemy.

Procurator

Roman governor (such as Pilate) who has the authority to order executions.

Scourging at the Pillar

A brutal act that weakens Jesus before his crucifixion.

3 Denials of Peter

Peter denies knowing Jesus three times before dawn, leading to immediate guilt upon the rooster's crow.

Repentant Thief

A man crucified alongside Jesus who acknowledges Jesus's innocence and is promised paradise.

Pietà

Depiction of Mary holding Jesus, symbolizing grief and fulfillment of prophecy.

Ecce Homo (Behold the Man)

Pilate presents Jesus to the crowd, who still demands his crucifixion.