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THE SANHEDRIN (and Judas) |
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originally written as an Easter Cantata in 1964 by J. T. Adams of Texas adapted as a commercial "Passion Play" for tourists on the Outer Banks of NC fiirst played in North Carolina on May 14, 1988 Posted on Internet 5-14-2011 |
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ACT 2 Scene 1 -- The Sanhedrin gather at the temple to plot against Jesus Scene 2 --- Jesus triumphantly enters Jerusalem, moving through the joyful crowd. Song: Blessed be the King "Blessed be the King! Blessed be the King! Blessed be the King! That cometh in the name of the Lord!
Blessed be the King! Blessed be the King! Blessed be the King! That cometh in the name of the Lord!
Peace on earth, and glory in the highest! Peace 0n earth, and glory in the highest!"
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ACT 2 continues "Scene 3 -- Jesus cleanses the Temple of Jerusalem. Scene 3 A --- Joseph of Arimathaea approaches Jesus and asks him to teach the way of God. Scene 3 B --- Mary the Mother of Jesus replies in song.
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ACT 2 continues "Scene 4 -- Jesus and the Disciples make camp on a hillside, and Jesus weeps over Jerusalem. Scene 5 --- Judas makes a bargain with Caiaphas for thirty pieces of silver. Scene 6 --- At the Last Supper, Jesus predicts that one of the disciples will betray him. Scene 7 --- Jesus walks among the sleeping disciples in the garden of Gethsemane. Scene 8 --- Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss. Scene 9 --- Judas tries to return the silver.
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Song: Thirty Pieces of Silver "For thirty pieces of Silver! For thirty pieces of silver! For thirty pieces of silver! I betrayed my Lord.
You betrayed our Lord! You betrayed our Lord!
Oh, my God! Oh my God! For thirty pieces of silver! For thirty pieces of silver! All songs copyright J. T. Adams |