"Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week" moves up to #5...

... on the New York Times bestseller list:

SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2011 – After debuting as an instant bestseller, Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week has moved to No. 5 on the April 3 New York Times bestseller list. The book also made the bestseller lists published by The Wall Street Journal and "Publisher's Weekly."

Pope Benedict XVI's second volume on Christ's life was released worldwide March 10 and covers the last week of Jesus' earthly life – from his entrance into Jerusalem to his resurrection and appearances to his apostles and other followers.

"It's great to see Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week move toward No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list," said Ignatius Press President Mark Brumley. "This book presents Jesus in a powerful way, so we're excited that so many people are getting the book and getting to know Jesus Christ better through it. During Lent, this is especially important for believers. But it's also important for nonbelievers and seekers to encounter the real Jesus."


Here is the New York Times hardcover nonfiction list for April 3, 2011.

For more about the book, visit www.JesusofNazareth2.com . And:


• "The Mystery of the Betrayer" (from Chapter 3)
• "The Dating of the Last Supper" (from Chapter 5)
• "Jesus Before Pilate" (from Chapter 7)