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Story and Meaning I Easter Editor' nnt Y nnii r- - . -t . t- atlonally-read reporter and writer on religions affairs. Among his best known work has been a series of reports on the great religions of the world, begun several years ago and still continuing. A newspaper man since 1942, he was graduated from Duke University. Cassels was honored in 1956 with the Christo pher Award for his dispatch, "Christmas Story," and in 195S he received the Faith and Freedom Award for outstanding coverage of religious news. Following is the first of five articles by Cassels on the story and meaning of Easter. By LOUIS CASSELS UPI Correspondent No period of human history has received more exhaustive scrutiny by scholars than the lour days which began on the 13th of Nisan (April 6) in the year A.D. 30. During those four days, in the city of Jerusalem, a young Jewish rabbi named Jesus of Nazareth was arrest ed, tried as a troublemaker, and put to death by Roman authorities. Such executions were so commonplace in that era that the event would scarcely have rated a footnote in history ex cept for one extraordinary circumstance. The foflowers of Jesus, who had fled in panic at the time of his death, returned to Jeru salem a short while later and boldly proclaimed that he had risen from the dead. Very Love of God They said that he was the Christ, the very love of God incarnate in a human person ality, and that by his life, death and resurrection he had opened to all men a way of escaping from the bonds of sinful self-centeredness and of entering into a new life as the forgiven sons of God. Many people then, as now, found this "good news" hard to believe. But others found the Apostles' faith contagious, and after testing it in the lab oratory of their lives, they too became convinced that Jesus 44is living still" and that through Him God is "recon ciling the world unto Him self." So was born the Christian church. Memory Recorded In due time, the church re corded its memory of Jesus' teachings, and particularly of the climactic eevnts of His last week. The earliest writ ings, dating from about 51 A.D., were letters which the Apostle Paul wrote to various Christians congregations in Asia Minor. Mark's gospel was written about 70 A.D., possibly by one of Paul's young missionary assistants. Soon thereafter came the more detailed Gospel which bears the name of Matthew, and the two cerfully-research-ed books written by the phy sician Luke, a gospel and an account of the Acts of the Apostles. Scholars formerly thought that the fourth Gospel, which bears the name of John, must have been written much lat er. This conclusion was based on textual evidence which seemed to date the document sometime in the second or even the third century after Christ. But the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls has put this evidence in a new light. It is now clear that the fourth Gospel could have been, and probably was, written in the first century. These writings, preserved by the church as the New Tes tament, are the main source of information about the events of the first Easter During the past century, they have been subjected to detail ed and relentless research Philologists, archaeologists, historians and theologians in hundreds have nut literally every phrase of the New Tes tament to the test of critical inquiry, in an effort to dis tinguish authentic historical facts from any legendary col oring or metaphoric "height ening" that may have crept into the story as it was told and retold by the early Chris tians. Distressed Many This ruthlessly objective an alysis has distressed many Christians, who look upon the Bible as the verbally-inspired Word of God, to be received on faith as literally true in every detail. But to others, who had been unable to accept the Biblical record simply on the basis of "authority," the results of New Testament criticism are exciting and inspiring. "The fact that the New Testament has been thrown open to the freest and most searching examination must be reckoned a great gain," says Prof. Ernest F. Scott of Union Theological Seminary. Examined More Strictly "The New Testament has been examined more strictly tnan any other book. The main facts as to its origin have been verified on the fullest available evidence. Every possible doubt has been put forward and magnified. As a result of all this sifting, many of our old conceptions of the New Testament have been changed, but its claim has been established more surely than ever. "We can now feel certain that the facts are set before us with essential fidelity." In the next four dispatches the events which took place in Jerusalem during the mid die of the month of Nisan in the year A.D. 30 will be re told, as the facts are record ed in the New Testament, with due regard for the light that has been shed on the rec ord by modern scholarship. (Tomorrow: The Betrayal.) "w i Looks like new, Doesn f if? iV Yet This Dress Has Been Cleaned Dozens Of Times By SEBVICE NU-WAY My Swifone Clemt! Dresses never have that drab, limp lookwhen they're Sanitone Dry Cleaned regularly. That's because we get out all the dirt. Colors sparkle, and the fabric really looks and feels like new again. See for yourself ... try us today. Greatest Influx of Pilgrims Since 1948 Seen in Holy Week Jerusalem (UPD Prepara tions are completed in Jor dan and Israel for what is hoped will be the greatest gathering of Holy Week pil grims since the Palestine War of 1948. The influx of pilgrims may inaugurate a new pe riod of tourist prosperity after 10 years made lean by tension and strife, which has affected the economic life of this divided city. Rooms Sold Out This year, every hotel room on both sides of no-man's-land between Jordan and Israel has been sold out for weeks. Because of political ten sions, some religious obser vances must, of necessity, be modified. For example, on Maundy Thursday afternoon, a token procession will visit the room of the Last, Supper, which is on Mount Zion in the new Israel-held city of Jerusalem. Until the city was divided between Jordan and Israel, the procession used to include thousands. Since the division, only a token procession has been possible. Following another Holy Land custom, 40 Franciscan monks will walk through the streets of the Old City to Simon the Just Gate (known as Mandelbaum Gate) and enter Israel. Once in the New City, they will board a bus and be driven several miles to Mount Zion. No Direct Route Another reminder of the political atmosphere is the fact that the distance from the Holy Sepulchre to Mount Zion is little more than half a mile. However, no direct route exists because of the division of the city. At the foot of the hill, another pro cession will form. It will con sist of all those Christians who have not crossed into Jordan to celebrate Easter. Prayers will be said in the room of the Last Supper. On Good Friday, thousands of pilgrims will pack the cobbled alleyways of Via Dolorosa - the Street of Sor row - along which Christ carried His cross on the way to Calvary. Some pilgrims will carry crosses of their own. Pontifical High Mass On Easter Sunday, Roman Catholics of many nations and from many walks of life will crowd into the rotunda of the basilica of the Holy Sepulchre to attend a pontifi cal high mass with the Patri arch of Jerusalem, Msgr. Alberto Gori. Others will at tend quieter and less formal morning services in the Churches of St. Stephen and St. Xavier. Protestants will attend early morning services in the Lutheran Church of the Re deemer and the Anglican Cathedral of St. George. You'll be delighted with our Custom Laundered SHIRTS Look Better Fit Better Feel Better (Placed in Plastic Bags for Your Convenience) Professional Care for Wash and Wear n nHrXi H. D. CHRISTENSEN Phone SP 2-91 69 601 East Main St. FREE PARKING Right at the Door! HOME DELIVERY Mrs. Virginia Smith, 33, of Los An- geles, gave birth to a son on the couch in her living room, because she didn't want to miss a TV program she was watching. Mrs. Smith said everything was fine, and that she intends to have more children the same way. She already has four other children and is a grandmother. Cancer Society Film Scheduled Tuesday "Time and Two Women," an American Cancer society film showing how women can guard against uterine cancer, will be shown free tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Holly theater, according to Mrs. C. B. Col lins, local educational chair man for the Cancer society. A panel of local physicians will answer questions at the close of the film. It will also be shown at 10 a.m. Wednes day at the Varsity theater, Ashland. OFFICER DIES Stamford, Conn. -UPD- Dr. Lewis B. Franklin, 80, of Nor ton, Conn., treasurer of the National Council of the Prot estant Episcopal church from 1920 to 1948, died Saturday in Stamford hospital after a three-month illness. Positions Available In Crater Lake Park The civil service has an nounced examinations for var ious trades and crafts posi tions at Crater Lake National park. Positions include auto motive, mechanic helper, car penter, building repairman, heavy duty mechanic, plumb er and light duty truck driver. Interested persons may ob tain applications at post office buildings and file them with the board of U. S. Civil Ser vice examiners for the nation al park service, 180 New Montgomery St., San Fran cisco 5, Calif. We Give GREEN STAMPS CENTRAL REXALL DRUG Main and Central Grange News Live Oak Grange The visitation agate was on display at the last meeting of Live Oalr Grange. Agri culture Chairman Ray Frantz reported that poultry prices are steady, beef better and hog market weak. Frank Hall and Foster Luce attended the hearing at the court house on the subdivision ordinance. Luce reported that more Grange members are now on the Jackson County Water Resources and Flood Control committee. Ray Frantz, Frank Hall and Larry Sheehan were appoint ed to bring a report to the next meeting on various means of putting bumper barriers for cars on the park ing lot. It was reported that Pearl Lenderman is in the rest home at 120 Laurel st., Med ford, and that Joe Golding also is ill. A display table of old coins and collections was furnished by Fred Dengler, Beth Potter and Jessie Frantz. H. E. Ca gain asked for shrubs which could be planted on HEC day. Esther Fabric and Betty Frantz sang a duet during the program. Refreshments were served by the Earl Weavers and the Sheehans. 4-H Club News Applegaie Culinary Cuties The Applegate Culinary Cuties met at the home of their leader, Mrs. Eugene Krouse, March 10 at 7 o'clock wit height members present. Sally Herriot gave a demon stration on cake baking. The money raising project was again discussed. The next meeting will be held March 24 at the leader's house. Susan Head, Reporter. j Blip' '-H j5A'lfls& gelt v. - ummm Sheep Club Phoenix Sheep club held a regular meeting Sunday, March 15, at Mr. Swingle's home. The name of the, club was discussed by the . six members attending. Refresh ments were served. The next meeting will be held April 1& at Swingle's home. Margaret Whillock, Reporter. Thimble Thumbs Sarah Robinson and Mary Ann Carnegie will give a dem onstration on the next step in making garment protectors at the next meeting of the Thimble Thumbs sewing club March 21. s. Members worked on their protectors at a meeting Feb. 21. Refreshments were served by the hostess, Mrs. John Carnegie, and Mary Ann. Kathy Newcpmb, Reporter Korny Kampers Outdoor Cooking Club The Korny Kampers held their first meeting of the year recently at the home of Craig Wright, junior leader. We elected new officers. Thev are president. Linda Smith; vice president, Becky Gates; secretary, Jan Main; and reporter, Penny Sampert. The record books were handed out-and the goals for the year were explained by project leader, Mrs. Hazel Wright. B r v a n Kellington. Ben Belknap, Patsie Eastman, and Helen McKee are to give demonstrations at the next meeting. Linda Smith and Craie Wright will give a spec ial demonstration on reflec tion ovens and foil cooking. The next meeting will be held on March 28 at 10 a.m. at the home of Becky Gates. Penny Sampert, Reporter. Stitch n Time ' The Stitch 'n Time club met at the home of Joan Es linger Saturday, March 15. Betsy Dunlevy and Joan Es linger gave, a demonstration entertainment. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Carrniger's home and we will finish the club's stuf fed toys. They are made with material, embroidery thread and nylon stockings. Joan Eslinger, Reporter- DO YOU NEED Large Shade or Flowering Trees? We have these from $25.00 to $250.00 ready to plant. Garden Center Nursery on 99 between Phoenix-Talent GLASS for remodeling and construc tion. We are happy to quote prices for steel sash, alumi num sash, and sliding patio doors. SELBY Gcoss 303 N. Bartlett - SP 3-3613 mmm WILLING TO NEGOTIATE President Eisenhower points to Berlin on a map of Germany just before ad dressing the American people over television and radio from the White House, regarding the Berlin crisis. Dur ing his speech the President expressed willingness to negotiate with Russia at a summit conference. MAIL TRIBUNE, Medford, Oregon, Monday, March 23, 1959 3 Two Men Die as Car Leaves Road The Dalles -(UPD- Two men were killed near here late Sat urday or early Sunday when their car careened off the highway and came to rest at the bottom of an embankment near railroad tracks. The wreckage was spotted Sunday by the engineer of the Portland Rose streamliner, L. R. Price. The victims were indenti fied as Charles Franklin Pick ard, 44, Beaverton and Perry P. Perkins, 62, Hillsboro. The accident occurred near Cecilo. FORMER EDITOR DIES New York -(UPD- Raymond Henry McCaw, 72, former night managing editor of the New York Times, died Sun day in St. Elizabeth's hospital of virus pneumonia after a six week illness. SWEH'S nli,? March RING TERN March 30 NEW CLASSES ARE NOW BEING ORGANIZED MODERN FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE DAY SCHOOL 9:00 to 4:00 Mon. thru Fri. 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