The Cry of Jesus on the Cross: A Biblical and Theological Study - Softcover

Rosse, Gerard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1592444172 ISBN 13: 9781592444175

Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2003

Synopsis

The cry of Jesus on the cross described in the gospels of Mark and Matthew was a wail of pain and abandonment. Many Christians have been scandalized by it. On one hand it is an expression of the humanity of Jesus, while at the same time it links him with his Jewish heritage and the rich imagery of the psalms. Italian theologian Gerard Rosse has examined the many meanings of Jesus' cry. He first considers the historical question - whether these were truly the words of Jesus. If we assume that they are, what do the words mean? Was it merely a cry of despair, or does it reveal something of the relationship between Jesus and the One called Abba? Theologically, what light does it cast on the inner life of the Trinity? Rosse also considers the reality of abandonment in the world today and what the outcry of Jesus reveals about our solidarity with all abandoned people.

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About the Author

Gerard Rosse teaches at the Mystici Corporis Institute near Florence, Italy. His books include 'The Spirituality of Communion: A New Approach to the Johannine Writings'.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1592444172
• ISBN 13: 9781592444175
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 156