Focuses on the events leading up to the first Easter, from the triumphal entry into Jerusalem to the empty tomb. Paula Gooder uses her extensive knowledge of the world of the New Testament, its language and culture, to reveal fresh and startling insights and to open up hidden depths in these familiar stories.

\["For those seeking deeper understanding of Easter", "Uncovers the meaning behind the resurrection story", "You will enrich your faith and celebrate Easter joyfully"\]

Journey to the Empty Tomb invites you to explore the resurrection through thoughtful reflections.

Paula Gooder

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Prologue

Introduction

Chapter 1 1. Towards Jerusalem and the Temple

The Triumphal Entry

The Cursing of the Fig Tree, the Cleansing of the Temple and the Parable of the Tenants

Between the Cleansing of the Temple and the Last Supper

The Widow’s Gift

Jesus’ Lament over Jerusalem

The Anointing of Jesus

On Hosannas

Chapter 2 2. The Last Supper

The Plot against Jesus and Judas' Promise of Betrayal

The Preparation of the Meal

The Last Supper

On Remembering

Chapter 3 3. Gethsemane and the Trials

The Conversation after the Meal

Jesus’ Prayer in Gethsemane

The Arrest

The Trials

The First Trial Before the Sanhedrin and the Mocking of Jesus

The Trial of Peter

Judas’ Change of Heart

The Trial Before Pilate

The Exchange Between Jesus and Pilate in John’s Gospel

The Trial Before Herod Antipas

On Trials

Chapter 4 4. The Crucifixion

The Mocking of Jesus

Simon of Cyrene

While the Wood is Green

The Crucifixion: Part 1

The Crucifixion: Part 2

The Burial of Jesus

On Darkness and Light 

Chapter 5 5. The Empty Tomb and Resurrection Appearances

He is Not Here

The Empty Tomb in the Other Gospels

Looking in the Tomb 

Resurrection Appearances 1: Assurance that He is Risen

The Road to Emmaus

Resurrection Appearances 2: Commissioning

Go and Make Disciples

Feed my Lambs

On the Road to Emmaus

Epilogue

Questions for Bible Study/Lent Groups 

For Further Reading

Journey to the Empty Tomb is the first in a new series from bestselling author Paula Gooder that opens up the best of biblical scholarship. It focuses on the events leading up to the first Easter - the Gospel accounts of the death and resurrection of Jesus that are at the very heart of the Christian faith. Beginning with the triumphal entry into Jerusalem and ending at the empty tomb, Paula uses her extensive knowledge of the world of the New Testament, its language and culture, to reveal fresh and startling insights and to open up hidden depths in these familiar stories. Accessible and informed, it is aimed at all who wish to gain a fuller understanding of the Bible's key themes and subjects. It is rooted in the conviction that greater understanding leads to deeper devotion, and will be invaluable for preachers, worship and study group leaders looking for fresh inspiration at a key time in the church's year.

"A good, reliable and thoughtful book to enlighten the journey of Lent and Easter...Journey to the Empty Tomb is itself such an exercise in mining the meaning, bringing fresh insights with a real clarity of writing." -- Editor C of I Gazette "This lovely, short book works through the Gospel narratives till their end, from the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem...It is challenging, but full of a sure hope." -- Henry Wansbrough Church Times

Paula Gooder is one of today's leading religious writers. She is a renowned biblical scholar, a popular speaker, a Reader in the Church of England and a member of its General Synod. She is the author of numerous bestselling titles and is a contributing author to Pilgrim, the new discipleship course from the Church of England.

- Paula Gooder is one of the strongest selling authors in the religious market and is greatly in demand as a speaker
- This opens up the best of biblical scholarship to a popular audience with the intention of nurturing faith
- A great resource for seasonal worship, study and reflection
- Further volumes will focus on the miracles, the parables, the Kingdom of God and other key New Testament themes.

Journey to the Empty Tomb is the first in a new series from bestselling author Paula Gooder that opens up the best of biblical scholarship.   
  
It focuses on the events leading up to the first Easter – the Gospel accounts of the death and resurrection of Jesus that are at the very heart of the Christian faith. Beginning with the triumphal entry into Jerusalem and ending at the empty tomb, Paula uses her extensive knowledge of the world of the New Testament, its language and culture, to reveal fresh and startling insights and to open up hidden depths in these familiar stories.  
  
Accessible and informed, it is aimed at all who wish to gain a fuller understanding of the Bible's key themes and subjects. It is rooted in the conviction that greater understanding leads to deeper devotion, and will be invaluable for preachers, worship and study group leaders looking for fresh inspiration at a key time in the church's year.

A gift of biblical scholarship, bestselling author Paula Gooder explores Jesus' final week - an ideal book for Easter

"A good, reliable and thoughtful book to enlighten the journey of Lent and Easter...Journey to the Empty Tomb is itself such an exercise in mining the meaning, bringing fresh insights with a real clarity of writing."

"This lovely, short book works through the Gospel narratives till their end, from the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem...It is challenging, but full of a sure hope."

'Five well-written and researched chapters exploring the last week of Jesus' life'

\["Want a better grasp of the Easter story?","This clear guide explores the themes that thread through the Easter story ","A valuable way of gaining a rich understanding of the Bible "\]

Jean Adams

This is a really good book, easy to read, but examining the events of Easter week. It makes one think again about texts that you may have become over familiar with over the years.

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