The Eve of the Crucifixion (1858)

""The Eve of the Crucifixion"" is a historical novel written by Charles Smith Bird and published in 1858. The story is set in Palestine during the time of Jesus Christ and follows the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus. The main character is a Roman centurion named Marcus Longinus, who is tasked with maintaining order in Jerusalem during the Passover festival. As he carries out his duties, he becomes entangled in the political and religious tensions of the time and finds himself questioning his own beliefs. Along the way, he meets several key figures from the Bible, including Pontius Pilate, Herod Antipas, and Mary Magdalene. As the story unfolds, Marcus must grapple with his own conscience and decide where his loyalties lie. ""The Eve of the Crucifixion"" is a gripping tale of faith, politics, and personal redemption that offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in human history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.