Where Did Jesus Die? — Page 56
? 56 told him how it all had come to pass, and how he was saved from actual death by a profound fainting fit, which the soldiers on Calvary had thought was death. (p. 79–80) And Jesus wondered, and felt on himself; and, praising God, he wept on the breast of Joseph. Then Nicodemus urged his friend to take some refreshments, and he ate some dates and some bread dipped in honey. And Nicodemus gave wine to drink, after which Jesus was greatly refreshed, so that he raised himself up. Then it was that he became conscious of the wounds in his hands and in his side. But the balsam which Nicodemus had spread upon them had a soothing effect, and they had already commenced to heal. (p. 80–81) Jesus Escapes the Sepulchre The letter relates further how Jesus was spirited away from the grave. It says: After the ‘byssus’ wrappings had been taken off and the muckender was removed from his head, Joseph spoke and said: ‘This is not a place in which to remain longer, for here the enemies might easily discover our secret, and betray us. ’ But Jesus was not yet strong enough to walk far, wherefore he was conducted to the house belonging to our Order, that is close by Calvary, in the garden, which also belongs to our brethren. (p. 81)