Inside the Vatican reports that three excerpts from Pope Benedict XVI's new book "Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week" have been released ahead of the official worldwide release date.

These are the only three sections of Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week: From the Entrance Into Jerusaelm to the Resurrection, the title of the Pope's new book, that have been authorized for pre-release. The official worldwide release of the book will be on March 10 at the Vatican.

Check out the links below from Catholic Lane.

Chapter 3, Section 4: "The Mystery of the Betrayer"

Chapter 5, Section 1: "The Dating of the Last Supper

Chapter 7, Section 3: "Jesus Before Pilate