The First Easter: Enriched edition. Exploring the Origins and Evolution of the Easter Story

by J.H. Willard

The First Easter by James Hartwell Willard is about the life of Jesus and his first Easter with his father Joseph and the Mother Mary. "​​IN the story of The First Easter, as in the story of The First Christmas, there is much that is hard to understand, but if we review somewhat the Blessed Life of Jesus, we shall better appreciate the glorious significance of the day. Jesus had passed through His human life, everywhere uttering words of pity, and stretching out hands of mercy. To suffer was to have a claim upon Him. He had not used His supernatural powers for His own benefit, but for the good of others. He employed them freely, helping, comforting, healing, blessing, wherever He went."

42 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 5, 2012

About the author

James Hartwell Willard

Reviews

[W. E. Lahr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good over view of Christ life

I thought this book gave a good over view of Christ's life. It is a short synopsis of some of the high points in Jesus's time on earth. I think it may be a good book for anyone getting to know who Jesus is and looking to give their life to Christ

[Nan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A story of the life of Jesus, ending with the Crucifixion and the Resurrection. Good read for children wanting to know a little more of the Story.

[Susan Molloy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Published in 1906, this short work gives a very basic explanation of the immediate events leading to the first Easter and Easter Day itself. This rudimentary work is a good base for future reading.

I found the following passage interesting: