Cross-Shattered Christ: Meditations on the Seven Last Words

by Stanley Hauerwas

Overview

In this small but powerful book, renowned theologian Stanley Hauerwas offers a moving reflection on Jesus's final words from the cross. Touching in original and surprising ways on subjects such as praying the Psalms and our need to be remembered by Jesus, Hauerwas emphasizes Christ's humanity as well as the sheer "differentness" of God. Ideal for personal devotion during Lent and throughout the church year, this book offers a transformative reading of Jesus's words that goes directly to the heart of the gospel. Now in paperback.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781587433085
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	09/01/2011
Pages:	108
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Stanley Hauerwas (PhD, Yale University) is professor emeritus of divinity and law at Duke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina. He is the author of numerous books, including A Cross-Shattered Church and Matthew in the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
1. The First Word
2. The Second Word
3. The Third Word
4. The Fourth Word
5. The Fifth Word
6. The Sixth Word
7. The Seventh Word
On Creating the Artwork for This Book

Editorial Reviews

Much-respected theologian Hauerwas (theological ethics, Duke Univ.), who has authored numerous books, including A Better Hope, has written a brief but intensely observed discussion of the theological issues that subtend the last utterances of Jesus on the cross. Hauerwas's theology and approach belong squarely in the mainstream tradition of Christian theology about Christ and redemption; many readers will gain profound insight from his deftly phrased, swiftly moving observations. Highly recommended. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

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