Entering the Passion of Jesus Video Study: Six-Session DVD Guide to Holy Week
This comprehensive six-session DVD features Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, an internationally renowned biblical scholar, offering fresh interpretation of Jesus' final days. Each video segment runs 10-12 minutes and pairs with corresponding book chapters for an in-depth Holy Week study experience.
What's Covered in This DVD Study
Jesus' final days were marked by risk at every turn. His entry into Jerusalem, teachings in the Temple, and the events leading to his crucifixion challenged both his followers and religious authorities. This video study explores how these biblical texts raise ethical and spiritual questions that remain relevant today.
The six sessions include:
- Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
- The Temple Incident
- The Anointing of Jesus and the Role of Women
- Jesus' Teachings in the Temple
- The Last Supper Traditions
- Gethsemane
Designed for Small Groups and Individual Study
This DVD works seamlessly with the accompanying book to create an ideal six-week Lenten study for church groups, Sunday school classes, or personal devotion. All video sessions include closed captioning for accessibility.
About the Instructor
Amy-Jill Levine is Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Hartford Seminary and University Professor Emerita at Vanderbilt University. She is the first Jewish woman to teach New Testament at Rome's Pontifical Biblical Institute and was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2021.
Dr. Levine has authored numerous acclaimed books including The Difficult Words of Jesus, Short Stories by Jesus, Light of the World: A Beginner's Guide to Advent, and Sermon on the Mount: A Beginner's Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven. She is also coeditor of the Jewish Annotated New Testament.
AJ describes herself as an unorthodox member of an Orthodox synagogue and a Yankee Jewish feminist who until 2021 taught New Testament in a Christian divinity school in the buckle of the Bible Belt.
Perfect for Lenten Season
This video study provides rich learning for those seeking to deepen their understanding of Holy Week traditions, biblical scholarship, and the historical context of Jesus' Passion. The beginner-friendly approach makes complex theological concepts accessible while maintaining scholarly rigor.
