Passover and Holy Week

by | Bible & Theology, Church History, Church Year

A discussion of the apparent differences in the date of Passover during Holy week in the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) compared to John, why it is important, and ways that have been suggested to resolve the differences.

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