The Ways of Judgment (Bampton Lectures)

The Ways of Judgment (Bampton Lectures)

by OliverO'Donovan (Author)

Synopsis

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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Format: Paperback
Pages: 330
Publisher: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
Published: 25 Jun 2008

ISBN 10: 0802863469
ISBN 13: 9780802863461

Media Reviews
Anglican Theological Review
If you are searching for a piece of writing by Rowan Williams that is accessible to a wide audience, look no farther. In Christ on Trial, Williams pays his reader the great compliment of presenting a rigorous and penetrating theological argument that will challenge the thinking of laypeople and professional theologians alike.
Anglican Theological Review
-If you are searching for a piece of writing by Rowan Williams that is accessible to a wide audience, look no farther. In Christ on Trial, Williams pays his reader the great compliment of presenting a rigorous and penetrating theological argument that will challenge the thinking of laypeople and professional theologians alike.-
Author Bio
Oliver O'Donovan is a fellow of the British Academy andprofessor emeritus of Christian ethics and practical theologyat the University of Edinburgh. His other books includeThe Desire of the Nations, The Ways of Judgment, and Resurrection and Moral Order.