This brilliant series of theological reflections from internationally known scholar and Anglican cleric Samuel Wells reflects on the challenges of our understanding of Christ’s crucifixion that arise today using contemporary ideas in history, biblical studies, and philosophy. Wells deals with such questions as: “Does the improbability of one event having significance for everything, everywhere, for all time leave our faith hanging by a thread?” “Does the possibility that elements of the story did not actually happen leave our Christian heritage hanging by a thread?” “Does the history of persecution that flowed from the classical belief that the Jews were responsible for Jesus’ death leave our morality hanging by a thread?” After reflecting upon six biblical stories, Wells discovers that the cross has an enduring power to shape how we live, how we relate to one another, and how we allow ourselves to be enfolded in God’s story.
✔ Author(s): Samuel Wells
✔ Title: Hanging by a Thread: The Questions of the Cross
✔ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 base on (73 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 0898699770
✔ ISBN-13: 9780898699777
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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The world created in this book was unlike anything I've ever encountered. The author's imagination knows no bounds, and I was completely mesmerized by the fantastical setting.
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This book is a work of art. The language, the imagery, the symbolism - everything came together beautifully to create a memorable reading experience.
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This is a book I'll cherish and recommend to everyone. It touched my soul and made me reflect on life's profound mysteries.
