Cross-Shattered Christ: Meditations on the Seven Last Words

In this small but powerful book renowned theologian Stanley Hauerwas offers a moving reflection on Jesuss 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 Christs 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 Jesuss words that goes directly to the heart of the gospel. Now in paperback.