Jesus Christ the Apple Tree by Anthea Dove
The eighteenth century song, "Jesus Christ the Apple Tree", celebrates the beauty and fruitfulness of Jesus. It has inspired Anthea Dove to look at the gospel stories afresh, to seek out what are for her the powerful qualities of the person Christians believe to be the Son of God.As the author helps us meditate on Jesus in this way, we realize not only how human he was, but how alive he is in humanity. There is a sense in which he is the leper, is the woman suffering from a haemorrhage, is the frightened deportee forced to return to a land where he will be tortured and killed, is the young woman dying of cancer. He is not a separate superior being looking on with compassion while we suffer, but at the very heart of our pain.The many stories and illustrations that make "Jesus Christ the Apple Tree" such an engaging read, often pack a disconcertingly powerful punch. As a result, those looking for a book offering real spiritual sustenance will not be disappointed.
'I am not a Roman Catholic and I wondered how I would get on with this bookIt hit the spot with me, time and time again. Mary Brown is a compilation of women just like me! A really helpful book for churchgoers and non-churchgoers alike.' - the goodbookstall.org.uk
ANTHEA DOVE lives with her husband near the sea in North Yorkshire. A former teacher, she has written many Christian books, leads retreats and quiet days, and has a strong commitment to working for social justice and ecumenism.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780281059614 |
| ISBN 10 | 0281059616 |
| Title | Jesus Christ the Apple Tree |
| Author | Anthea Dove |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | SPCK Publishing |
| Year published | 2007-12-21 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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