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The Passion

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Jesus (Joseph Mawle) and the disciples approach Jerusalem for the start of Passover

Barabbas (Stephen Graham), an insurgent, is captured after murdering a tax collector

Caiaphas (Ben Daniels), the high priest, comes to see Jesus for himself in the temple

Jesus overturns the merchants’ tables in the temple

The arresting party arrives at the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus is praying

Judas (Paul Nicholls) betrays Jesus

Jesus under arrest by the temple guard

Caiaphas listens as Joseph of Arimathea (David Oyelowo) argues Jesus’ case

Pontius Pilate (James Nesbitt) considers what to do with Jesus

Mary the mother of Jesus (Penelope Wilton) and Mary Magdalene (Paloma Baeza) come running to the site of the crucifixion

Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of Jesus and the disciple John (Jamie Sives) at the cross of Jesus

The disciples at the empty tomb on Sunday morning

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These pages explore this stunning retelling of the passion of Jesus in words, images and video. Originally shown over Easter 2008, this BBC drama tells the story of the final week in the life of Jesus.

The Passion resource pack, available exclusively from Bible Society, contains all four episodes of the highly-acclaimed BBC series in a two-DVD set. The pack also includes cast interviews and a host of easy-to-use resources on CD-ROM.

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