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The Ways of Judgment - The Bampton Lectures, 2003 (Paperback)
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The Ways of Judgment - The Bampton Lectures, 2003 (Paperback)
Series: Bampton Lectures
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The trial, conviction, and death of an innocent man 2,000 years ago
have particular resonance today. Atrocities from around the world
shake us nearly every day, and we all experience trials in our own
lives too. In this book the former Archbishop of Canterbury looks
in depth at the trial of Jesus, using it to teach readers how to
face the challenges of life in today's trying times. Bringing the
biblical accounts of Jesus' trial vividly to life, Rowan Williams
highlights what can be learned about Jesus from each of the four
Gospel portraits. Mark shows a mysterious figure revealed as the
Son of God. Matthew describes the Wisdom of God tried by foolish
men. Luke presents a divine stranger. John speaks of the paradox of
divinity submitting to judgement. These illuminating discussions
are followed by a reflection on Christian martyrdom and a
meditation on tyranny, freedom, and truth. A set of discussion
questions and a thought-provoking prayer after each chapter make
Christ on Trial an ideal book for study groups. Throughout the book
Williams draws not only from the Bible but also from fiction,
drama, and current events, pointing up ways in which society today
continues to put Christ on trial. Even more, he argues that all
Christians stand with Jesus before a watching world. Though we may
not be directly confronted with death, we are nevertheless called
daily to respond to the falsehood of such lures as power,
influence, and prestige. Several words aptly describe this book by
Rowan Williams: Profound. Incisive. Literary. Contemporary.
Relevant. Prophetic. Christ on Trial will move and change those who
read it.
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