Passion of Christ (See also Christ.) Allusions, Definition, Citation, Reference, Information - Allusion to Passion of Christ (See also Christ.)

1. agony in the garden Christ confronts His imminent death. [N.T.: Matthew 26:36–45; Mark 14:32–41]
2. cock its crowing reminded Peter of his betrayal. [N.T.: John 18:27]
3. Cross, the upon which Christ was crucified. [N.T.: Matthew 27:31–50]
4. crown of thorns placed upon Christ’s head after scourging. [N.T.: John 19:2]
5. Deposition Christ is taken from the cross and enshrouded. [N.T.: Matthew 27:57–60; Christian Art: Appleton, 55]
6. dice cast by Roman guards for Christ’s robe. [N.T.: Matthew 27:35]
7. Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” Jesus’s cry at the ninth hour. [N.T.: Mark 15:34]
8. Entry into Jerusalem first scene of Passion cycle in painting. [Art: Hall, 114]
9. gall sponge soaked with it given to crucified Jesus. [N.T.: Matthew 26:48]
10. Gethsemane scene of Christ’s agony over impending death. [N.T.: Matthew 26:36–45; Mark 14:32–41]
11. Golgotha (Calvary) site of Christ’s crucifixion. [N.T.: Matthew 27:32]
12. hammer Christian symbol for martyrdom, crucifixion. [Christian Symbolism: Jobes, 391, 716]
13. kiss means by which Judas identified Jesus. [N.T.: Matthew 26:48–50]
14. ladder stood upon by Joseph to remove nails holding Christ to the cross. [Christian Symbolism: Appleton, 55]
15. lantern held by Judas, leading officers to Christ. [N.T.: John 18:3]
16. Passion Play dramatic presentation of Christ’s Passion, notably the production at Oberammergau. [Medieval Drama: Benét, 763]
17. Peter’s denial Peter denies Christ three times. [N.T.: Matthew 26: 67–75]
18. pillar and cord depicted Christ’s scourging. [Christian Symbolism: Appleton, 76]
19. scourges instruments of Christ’s flagellation. [Christian Symbolism: N.T.: Matthew 27:26]
20. seamless robe Christ’s garment, wagered for by Roman soldiers. [N.T.: John 19:23–24]
21. Simon the Cyrenean bystander compelled to carry Christ’s cross. [N.T.: Matthew 27:32]
22. spear weapon plunged into Jesus’s side during crucifixion. [N.T.: John 19:34]
23. Stations of the Cross depictions of episodes of Christ’s death. [Christianity: Brewer Dictionary, 1035]
24. stigmata wounds of Christ appearing on others. [Christian Hagiog.: Attwater, 136, 146, 211]
25. 30 pieces of silver price Judas was paid for identifying Christ. [N.T.: Matthew 26:15]
26. three nails used to crucify Jesus. [Christian Symbolism: Appleton, 67]
27. vernicle Veronica’s veil with Jesus’s facial image. [Christian Symbolism: Appleton, 107]
28. Via Dolorosa Christ’s route to Calvary. [Christianity: Brewer Dictionary, 112]
29. vinegar given to Jesus to drink. [N.T.: Matthew 26:34, 48]
30. whipping post scene of Christ’s scourging. [N.T.: Matthew 15:15]