Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-299) and index.
Contents
Introduction -- The arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus (selections from Mark 14-15) -- The myth and its origins -- The good news -- "In your blood, live!" -- "You killed your Lord" -- The myth in history -- Ignorance and intention -- Fable and fantasy -- A myth of many faces -- Myth and countermyth -- Vatican II -- The myth and the arts -- The Passion in religious art -- The Passion on stage : Oberammergau -- Crucifixion on the screen -- Conclusion: "Judas, who betrayed Him" (Mark 3:19).