The Crucifixion, by an Eye-Witness Quotes

“Jesus was sorely grieved in his heart by these interpretations of his mission, for often had he spoken of these things, saying to his disciples that it was not meet that the Son of God should be clothed with worldly power and splendor.”
― John Emmett Richardson, The Crucifixion, by an Eye-Witness: A Letter, Written Seven Years After the Crucifixion

“But there were many among the people in the city who believed that Jesus had risen by the hand of God, and these commenced to complain of the injustice done to him, and to believe in his doctrines.”
― John Emmett Richardson, The Crucifixion, by an Eye-Witness: A Letter, Written Seven Years After the Crucifixion

“Because of this, he possessed profound knowledge in the secret powers and processes of nature. According to nature's laws he explained all the things that had come to pass, and he believed that there was no miracle; for, as an Esseer, he was raised above superstition.”
― John Emmett Richardson, The Crucifixion, by an Eye-Witness: A Letter, Written Seven Years After the Crucifixion

“It was even so with those, chosen from among the people, who were called disciples of Jesus. Most of them have heard the story of his life and death only through tradition, as it has been told from man ta man;”
― John Emmett Richardson, The Crucifixion, by an Eye-Witness: A Letter, Written Seven Years After the Crucifixion

“Now, at the time that I write this to you, the Jews have seven times eaten of the lamb of the passover since our Brother was crucified, our Brother whom we all loved and in whom God was glorified.”
― John Emmett Richardson, The Crucifixion, by an Eye-Witness: A Letter, Written Seven Years After the Crucifixion

“When he reproves, he terrifies; when he admonishes, he weeps. He makes himself loved, and is gravely cheerful. It is said that he was never seen to laugh, but he was seen to weep.”
― John Emmett Richardson, The Crucifixion, by an Eye-Witness: A Letter, Written Seven Years After the Crucifixion