Modern Australian culture is influenced by Christianity. The birth of Christianity can be traced to the events of the first Easter week. Why is Easter so important? How could these events change the world?

In this episode, host Robert Martin speaks with Peter Adam (Vicar Emeritus of St Jude's Anglican Church and former Principal Ridley Melbourne) about a parable concerning Jesus' death. The discussion features Pharisees, parables, poetry and reflection on what was going to happen to Jesus and why.

This episode of Bigger Questions was recorded under the show's previous title, 'Logos Live, and in Melbourne before a live audience in March 2014 as a part of the Week that Changed the World series.