Golden Words:
“The Passion was not only a trial of Christ — it was a revelation of every human heart.”
About the Book
What If You Were There?
What if you stood in the courtyard when Peter denied Him?
What if you were in the crowd that shouted, “Crucify Him”?
What if you were the soldier ordered to scourge Him?
What if you were an innocent passerby asked to carry his cross?
What if you were a convicted criminal, would you care about injustice being done to another?
Thirteen Witnesses reimagines the Passion of Jesus Christ through thirteen deeply human perspectives — some drawn from Scripture, others entirely fictional but grounded in historical context.
Each witness faces a decision:
Accept the truth… or reject it.
This is not simply a retelling of Gospel events.
It is an exploration of:
- Truth versus power
- Mob mentality versus conscience
- Fear versus courage
- Faith versus self-preservation
Above all, it is a call to personal reflection.
Meet the Witnesses
Alon – The Observer
A weaver who witnesses the arrest in Gethsemane.
He is not a disciple. Not an enemy. Just a man searching for understanding.
His testimony challenges us to ask:
What do we do when we see injustice unfold before us?
Betzalel – The Sanhedrin Member
A respected religious leader who helps condemn Jesus.
He knows something feels wrong — but protects his status.
His struggle asks:
When truth threatens our position, do we defend truth… or ourselves?
Machla – The Servant Girl
The young woman who recognizes Peter.
An outsider. A foreigner. A quiet witness to fear.
Her perspective asks:
How easily do we deny what we know to be true?
Decimus – The Loyal Insider
A man of rank. A keeper of order.
Close enough to power to see its cracks.
Silent when it mattered most.
His perspective asks:
When does loyalty become betrayal of the truth?
About the Author
An immigrant from Jamaica, Peter Stephens is a Catholic Layman who received 18 years of Catholic education in Jamaica and the United States, graduating from Iona College in 1965. After completing two tours in Vietnam as an officer in the Army Corps of Engineers, he worked as a civilian for various government projects, married, and had four children. He volunteered for several church ministries and developed expertise in, and a passion for, The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) now called Becoming Catholic. During this time he developed a very strong interest in prayer and particularly in developing a personal spirituality.
Testimonials
“Thirteen Witnesses didn’t just retell the Passion — it placed me there. I found myself asking uncomfortable questions about my own courage and my own pursuit of truth. This book strengthened my faith and challenged my complacency.”
Begin the Journey
Step into Jerusalem.
Stand in the courtyard.
Walk to Golgotha.
Discover what truth demands — and what it costs.
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