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Special Feature Four Perspectives on the Trial and Resurrection of Jesus
John W. Welch

Central to any interpretation of the New Testament is an understanding of the trial and resurrection of Jesus. Everything in the Gospels builds to the concluding hours of his life, and virtually everything in Christianity turns on how one views these critical events.

The death of Jesus, however, is not easy to understand. From the beginning, it was difficult for many of his followers to understand and accept. Most messianic expectations assumed that the Anointed One would come in a glorious fashion, even though Isaiah 53 had prophesied otherwise; and the fact that Jesus was hung on a tree was scandal to many, who used this shameful execution in denigrating him.

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April 15, 2014

Joseph Smith wrote to and received letters from a wide variety of people, including his wife Emma and other family members; church leaders and members; and politicians, attorneys, businessmen, and newspaper editors. A few of the outgoing letters are . . .

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On this day in 1834

New Portage, Ohio. Joseph Smith left for New Portage with Sidney Rigdon, Oliver Cowdery, and Zebedee Coltrin to attend a conference.

On this day in 1842

Carthage, Illinois. Applications for bankruptcy were filed by Joseph Smith and Hyrum Smith, along with several other Church leaders.

On this day in 1842

Nauvoo, Illinois. Smith v. Hinkle: Nauvoo Mayor John C. Bennett was appointed to gather depositions from subpoenaed witnesses.

On this day in 1843

Nauvoo, Illinois. On the prairie, Joseph Smith talked with three Pottawattamie tribal chiefs concerning stolen horses and cattle.

On this day in 1844

Nauvoo, Illinois. Joseph Smith and other Church leaders excommunicated William, Jane, and Wilson Law and Robert D. Foster for "unchristianlike conduct."

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