Entering the Passion of Jesus by AmyJill Levine
Brand: United Methodist Publishing House
Product Description
Jesus final days were full of risk. Every move he made was filled with anticipation danger and the potential for great loss or great reward. Jesus risked his reputation when he entered Jerusalem in a victory parade. He risked his life when he dared to teach in the Temple. His followers risked everything when they left behind their homes or anointed him with costly perfume. We take risks as we read and reread these stories finding new meanings and new challenges. In Entering the Passion of Jesus A Beginners Guide to Holy Week author professor and biblical scholar AmyJill Levine explores the biblical texts surrounding the Passion story. She shows us how the text raises ethical and spiritual questions for the reader and how we all face risk in our Christian experience. Entering the Passion of Jesus provides a rich and challenging learning experience for small groups and individual readers alike. The book is part of a larger sixweek study that is perfect for Lent and includes a DVD and a comprehensive Leader Guide. The books six chapters include Jerusalem Risking Reputation The Temple Risking Righteous Anger Teachings Risking Challenge The First Dinner Risking Rejection The Last Supper Risking the Loss of Friends Gethsemane Risking Temptation show more
Condition : New
Author : AmyJill Levine
Weight : 280.12
Publisher : United Methodist Publishing House
Language : English
EAN : 9781501869556
ISBN10 : 1501869558
Format : Paperback Softback
Date of Publication : 20181608
Place of Publication : United States
Pagination : 144 Pages
Dimensions : 139 X 215 X 13