The events of Holy Week—from Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem to his resurrection—constituted not merely spiritual moments but profound political challenges to the established powers of first-century Judea. To grasp the revolutionary nature of these events, we must understand the complex power dynamics of Roman-occupied Palestine and how Jesus’ actions directly confronted both imperial authority and religious establishment.

The week that would transform history began with jubilation. Simon Peter could hardly believe his ears as the crowds roared their approval. Walking alongside his