How does the timeline of the Passion Narrative in John seem to differ from that provided by the Synoptics? What are some specific differences? Can they be reconciled?
How does the timeline of the Passion Narrative in John seem to differ from that provided by the Synoptics? What are some specific differences? Can they be reconciled?
Jesus’s ministry comes to its climactic moment on the cross.
This is what the official gospel usually says - Jesus ate the Passover food at ordinary times. (Matt. 26:16-20, Mark 14:12-17, Luke 22:7-15). But in the Gospel of John, after Jesus was betrayed by his disciples, he ate Passover food. And in other words, when Jesus was punished, "Day of Preparation for the Passover" (John 19:14). The Synoptic gospel states that it's three o'clock when Jesus was crucified (Matt. 27:45, Mark 15:33, Luke 23:44), but the Gospel of John says the time of punishment is near six. In John alone, Jesus’ word from the cross “It is finished!” Signal the completion of His work of salvation.
Yes, I argue that there were two Sabbaths that week.
A “High Day”, (John 19:31), is symbolic of a “High Holy Day Sabbath”.
"The Time of the Passover" does not mean that it was just the Passover.
They had two Sabbath days. One is expected Seventh-Day, and the other is High Holy Day Sabbath.