The Weekend That Changed the World:Â The Mystery of Jerusalem's Empty Tomb [Paperback]

Peter Walker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2000

The resurrection of Jesus is one of the most hotly debated issues in religion. This book aims to answer the questions that surround it. In a non-technical but detailed investigation, Peter Walker explains why three days in history changed the world forever, examining the resurrection in 3 parts: The Story recaptures the events of those three days: who was there, what time everything happened, the response of the disciples and early church. The Setting looks at the Garden Tomb and The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem: the two most likely sites for Jesus' burial. It studies the archaeological findings, gospel evidence and the early stories of the resurrection, to find out where this might have happened. The Sequel examines what the resurrection means to people now, highlighting how the Garden Tomb has been a source of peace through the troubled times of Israel and Palestine, and a powerful inspiration to many who have sought its truth. Maps, diagrams and colour photographs make this a fascinating documentary.

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'I don't think there is any other book like this around. A book to buy, to lend and to treasure.' Dr Michael Green 'History, drama, and resurrection reality. It's all in this powerful book.' --Joni Eareckson Tada

About the Author

DR PETER WALKER is a lecturer in theology at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford and regularly leads tours to Jerusalem.

Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0664222307
• ISBN-13: 978-0664222307
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,295,980 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Pleasant Bit Of Speculation, April 17, 2001

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George C. Love (Prestonsburg, Kentucky USA) - See all my reviews
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Having visited the Holy Land in January of 2000 I was immediately drawn in by the cover of this book, with it's picture of the Garden Tomb (a possible alternative site of the tomb of Christ). Walker presents a nice chronology of the events of the weekend that changed the world (the weekend of the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ), that is a mix of info from the Bible and informed speculation. I used this book for a Sunday School class during Lent and it was well received. The speculation can be presented as speculation and makes for the beginning of some interesting discussions. I'd recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the crucifixion and resurrection placed in historical context, but especially believe it would be of interest to those who have visited Jerusalem and have seen both the church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Garden tomb.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very insightful, July 28, 2006

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Seth J. Frantzman (Jerusalem, Israel) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Weekend That Changed the World:Â The Mystery of Jerusalem's Empty Tomb (Paperback)

A very insightful look into the life and death of Jesus and the manyh questions sourounding the biblical tale, examining the evidence, the fact and new archeological discoveries. This book examines many facets of the last days of the life of Jesus, including especially quesitoning the location of 'Golgotha' and examining the claims pertaining tot he Garden tomb near Skull hill in Jerusalem. An interesting book the combines religion, theology, and archeology to examine the biblical tale.

Seth J. Frantzman

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Story, Study & Conclusion, April 17, 2002

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This review is from: The Weekend That Changed the World:Â The Mystery of Jerusalem's Empty Tomb (Paperback)

This is a good book. I purchased a copy while in Israel... Part 1 is a good telling of "The Story", Part 2 is "The Setting" = Come see the place where he lay. He is not here; for he has been raised. Matt 28:6. Part 2 talks about both locations and history of both the Holy Sepulchre & Garden Tomb. Part 3 "The Significance", this concludes the book. This book was so good I had to buy another copy when I got home from Amazon so I can keep my 'Israel' copy :)