Seven Last Words from the Cross by Fleming Rutledge

Seven Last Words from the Cross by Fleming Rutledge

For at least a century, at special three-hour services on Good Friday, it has been the custom in many churches to reflect on the Seven Last Words of Jesus from the Cross. In this tradition, Fleming Rutledge here presents seven eloquent meditations on these final sayings of Jesus.

Rutledge links the sayings from the cross with contemporary events and concerns, but also incorporates recent biblical scholarship and modern questions about the death of Christ, particularly in light of Mel Gibson's film The Passion of the Christ. Rutledge shows how each word or saying from the Cross affords an opportunity for readers to gain a deeper understanding of the horrific death suffered by Jesus.

Intending for this book to lead readers into a genuine devotional experience, Rutledge has made every effort to evoke and preserve the contemplative atmosphere of the three-hour Good Friday memorial. The book includes frequent references to hymns associated with this special day, and each meditation ends with an appropriate hymn text for personal prayer and reflection.

Fleming Rutledge is an acclaimed preacher, best-selling author, and Episcopal priest. Her book The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ earned the 2017 Book of the Year Award from Christianity Today.

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ISBN 13	9780802827869
ISBN 10	0802827861
Title	Seven Last Words from the Cross
Author	Fleming Rutledge
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
Year published	2004-11-30
Number of pages	81
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