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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionsDeath on a Friday Afternoon: Meditations on the Last Words of Jesus from the Crossby Richard Neuhaus
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Numerous writers and composers have been captivated by the suggestiveness of Jesus' Seven Last Words. But Richard John Neuhaus's sustained exploration of these utterances is something altogether different. Through them he plumbs the depths of human experience and sets forth the central narrative of Western civilization-the suffering, death, and resurrection of Christ-in a way that engages the attention of believers, unbelievers, and those who are not sure what they believe. Death on a Friday Afternoon is an invitation to the reader into a spiritual and intellectual exploration of the dark side of human experience with the promise of light and life on the far side of darkness. Synopsis:In the tradition of C. S. Lewis and Thomas Merton, this profoundly moving and enlightening journey through the meanings of Good Friday is destined to become a classic Synopsis:In the tradition of C.S. Lewis and Thomas Merton, this profoundly moving and enlightening journey through the meanings of Good Friday explores the last seven words of Jesus Christ. About the Author Richard John Neuhaus is acclaimed as one of the foremost authorities on religion in the contemporary world and is President of the Institute on Religion and Public Life. He is the editor-in-chief of the Institutes monthly publication First Things. He is the author of many books, including Freedom for Ministry, The Naked Public Square, The Catholic Movement, Believing Today, Death on a Friday Afternoon, and As I Lay Dying. A priest of the Archdiocese of New York, he lives in Manhattan. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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