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Passion of Christ

See also Christ.
agony in the garden
Christ confronts His imminent death. [N.T.: Matthew 26:36–45; Mark 14:32–41]
cock
its crowing reminded Peter of his betrayal. [N.T.: John 18:27]
Cross,
the upon which Christ was crucified. [N.T.: Matthew 27:31–50]
crown of
thorns placed upon Christ’s head after scourging. [N.T.: John 19:2]
Deposition
Christ is taken from the cross and enshrouded. [N.T.: Matthew 27:57–60; Christian Art: Appleton, 55]
dice
cast by Roman guards for Christ’s robe. [N.T.: Matthew 27:35]
Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?
“My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” Jesus’s cry at the ninth hour. [N.T.: Mark 15:34]
Entry into Jerusalem
first scene of Passion cycle in painting. [Art: Hall, 114]
gall
sponge soaked with it given to crucified Jesus. [N.T.: Matthew 26:48]
Gethsemane
scene of Christ’s agony over impending death. [N.T.: Matthew 26:36–45; Mark 14:32–41]
Golgotha
(Calvary) site of Christ’s crucifixion. [N.T.: Matthew 27:32]
hammer
Christian symbol for martyrdom, crucifixion. [Christian Symbolism: Jobes, 391, 716]
kiss
means by which Judas identified Jesus. [N.T.: Matthew 26:48–50]
ladder
stood upon by Joseph to remove nails holding Christ to the cross. [Christian Symbolism: Appleton, 55]
lantern
held by Judas, leading officers to Christ. [N.T.: John 18:3]
Passion Play
dramatic presentation of Christ’s Passion, notably the production at Oberammergau. [Medieval Drama: Benét, 763]
Peter’s denial
Peter denies Christ three times. [N.T.: Matthew 26: 67–75]
pillar and cord
depicted Christ’s scourging. [Christian Symbolism: Appleton, 76]
scourges
instruments of Christ’s flagellation. [Christian Symbolism: N.T.: Matthew 27:26]
seamless robe
Christ’s garment, wagered for by Roman soldiers. [N.T.: John 19:23–24]
Simon the Cyrenean
bystander compelled to carry Christ’s cross. [N.T.: Matthew 27:32]
spear
weapon plunged into Jesus’s side during crucifixion. [N.T.: John 19:34]
Stations of the Cross
depictions of episodes of Christ’s death. [Christianity: Brewer Dictionary, 1035]
stigmata
wounds of Christ appearing on others. [Christian Hagiog.: Attwater, 136, 146, 211]
30 pieces of silver
price Judas was paid for identifying Christ. [N.T.: Matthew 26:15]
three nails
used to crucify Jesus. [Christian Symbolism: Appleton, 67]
vernicle
Veronica’s veil with Jesus’s facial image. [Christian Symbolism: Appleton, 107]
Via Dolorosa
Christ’s route to Calvary. [Christianity: Brewer Dictionary, 112]
vinegar
given to Jesus to drink. [N.T.: Matthew 26:34, 48]
whipping post
scene of Christ’s scourging. [N.T.: Matthew 15:15]
Allusions—Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical: A Thematic Dictionary. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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