(Latin passio ‘suffering’) The physical and psychological suffering endured by JesusJesus (Greek form of Hebrew 'Joshua' meaning 'Yahweh [God] is salvation') Also given the title Christ, meaning 'anointed one' or Messiah. His life is recorded mainly in the Four Gospels although he is also mentioned by the Jewish historian Josephus (c. 37-c.100) and the Roman historian Tacitus (c.110). on behalf of mankind during the vigilVigil Nocturnal service of prayer. Frequently held on the eve of a festival. in the Garden of Gethsemane, arrest, trial, scourging and crucifixionCrucifixion Execution by nailing or binding to a cross. Used frequently in the Roman Empire. The crucifixion of Jesus, recorded in all four Gospels, is believed by Christians to have made salvation available to humankind (Matthew 26-7, Mark 14-15, Luke 22-23, John 18-19)