The Centurion's Story

"The Centurion's Story" by David James Burrell is a 19th-century historical narrative that explores the crucifixion of Jesus Christ through the eyes of a Roman centurion in Jerusalem as he recounts his time during the final moments of Jesus’s life, including the trial, the crucifixion, and the darkness that fell over the land. The centurion witnesses the growing animosity of the crowd and Jesus’s ability to still have compassion while suffering, including a remarkable exchange with a thief crucified next to him. The story follows his slow change from a simple observer to eventually believing in Jesus as the Son of God. It is a powerful story of faith, redemption, and the continuing effect of Christ's sacrifice on mankind.