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Discusses the anti-Jewish elements in the Gospel passion narratives. Approaches in the reading and interpreting passion narratives; Passion narratives as literal history and as a product of Christian imagination; Views on Jews conveyed in the passion narratives; Stages in the development of New Testament attitudes toward the death of Jesus Christ; Relations between Christians and Jews.

The article discusses evangelists, Bible Gospels, and the opportunity given to Christians by the Gospels to encounter Jesus Christ. Topics discussed include symbolism of Jerusalem in terms of humanity, excitement felt by new believers and Matthew's passion narrative against expectations and disillusionment.

The article discusses the accounts of the ministry of Jesus Christ based on the gospel of John. The author says that John's gospel did not include a direct account of the baptism of Jesus yet it supplied the testimony of John the Baptist and his reflections about who Jesus is. He also mentions that the gospel made a prologue to his account of the public ministry of Jesus including his death and resurrection. A reflection regarding the title of Jesus Christ as the "Son of God" is also presented.

Presents reflections of the author on the liturgical readings during the Fifth and Sixth Sundays in Ordinary times of 1998. Messages sought to be imparted by the readings.

The article offers the author's insights regarding the Gospel from Luke Chapter 15: Verse 8 of the Bible. The author presents the story of a woman minister in Sao Paulo, Brazil who met a boy who had rightly intuited the cultural dynamics of Jesus' day which perhaps coincides with that of his own family. The author relates on the functions of a woman in the Gospel. INSET: PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE.

The article provides the scripture readings for the Sundays of Lent. It is stated that the old testament texts give a sketch of the history of the salvation. Readings from the Gospel focus on key episodes in Jesus' life and ministry. It is said that Lent is a time for repentance, self-examination, and acts of self-denial and self-control. It is inferred that Sunday readings can help in placing people's observances and even the passion of Christ into the larger context of history of salvation.

Editorial. Reflects on events that echo the story of Good Friday. How world events offer ways of seeing the Passion of today's world; Observation that the church is not immune from suffering, in light of the pedophilia scandals; View that the mystery of the Resurrection holds a special meaning in 2002 for Christians; Mention of 'A Marginal Jew' by Monsignor John Meier; Why the behavior of the disciples immediately after the crucifixion is relevant to Christians today; The message of the Resurrection.