Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ—which gorily depicts the sufferings of Jesus during his last days—opens tomorrow amid great anticipation and con ... ... Its first recorded use is in early Latin translations of the Bible that appeared in the 2nd century A.D. and that describe the death of Jesus. read more
In Christian belief, the Passion includes not just his physical suffering, but his mental and spiritual anguish as well. The resurrection stories are not considered part of the Passion narratives themselves, since they are not part of his suffering and death. read more
His passion, death and resurrection The climactic part of Jesus’ life on earth is called the Passion. The Passion refers to the sacrificial suffering and death of Jesus Christ by crucifixion on mount Calvary. read more