Synopses & Reviews
D. A. Carson, one of today's most notable Bible scholars, introduces the irony, scandal, and greatness of the work done onthe cross.
How are Christians to approach the central gospel teachingsconcerning the death and resurrection of Jesus? The Bible firmlyestablishes the historicity of these events and doesn't leave theirmeanings ambiguous or open to interpretation. Even so, there is anirony and surprising strangeness to the cross. Carson shows thatthis strange irony has deep implications for our lives as heexamines the history and theology of Jesus's crucifixion andresurrection.
Scandalous is the latest addition to the Re: Lit series, which highlights important theological truths in accessible andapplicable ways. Both amateur theologians and general readers willappreciate how Carson deftly preserves weighty theology whilesimultaneously noting the broader themes of Jesus' death andresurrection. Through exposition of five primary passages ofScripture, Carson helps us to more fully understand and appreciatethe scandal of the cross.
Synopsis
How are Christians to approach the central gospel teachings concerning the death and resurrection of Jesus? The Bible firmly establishes the historicity of these events and doesn't leave their meanings ambiguous or open to interpretation. Even so, there is an irony and surprising strangeness to the cross. Carson shows that this strange irony has deep implications for our lives as he examines the history and theology of Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection.
Scandalous highlights important theological truths in accessible and applicable ways. Both amateur theologians and general readers will appreciate how Carson deftly preserves weighty theology while simultaneously noting the broader themes of Jesus' death and resurrection. Through exposition of five primary passages of Scripture, Carson helps us to more fully understand and appreciate the scandal of the cross.
Synopsis
Carson, one of today's most notable Bible scholars, introduces the irony, scandal, and greatness of the work done on the cross. "Scandalous" is the latest addition to the Re: Lit series, which highlights important theological truths in accessible and applicable ways.