Journey to the Empty Tomb: Exploring the Final Week of Jesus' Life (Biblical Explorations)

by PaulaGooder (Author), PaulaGooder (Author)

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Paperback
2014
$19.48

Journey to the Empty Tomb is the first in a new series from bestselling author Paula Gooder that opens up the best of biblical scholarship.

It focuses on the events leading up to the first Easter - the Gospel accounts of the death and resurrection of Jesus that are at the very heart of the Christian faith. Beginning with the triumphal entry into Jerusalem and ending at the empty tomb, Paula uses her extensive knowledge of the world of the New Testament, its language and culture, to reveal fresh and startling insights and to open up hidden depths in these familiar stories.

Accessible and informed, it is aimed at all who wish to gain a fuller understanding of the Bible's key themes and subjects. It is rooted in the conviction that greater understanding leads to deeper devotion, and will be invaluable for preachers, worship and study group leaders looking for fresh inspiration at a key time in the church's year.

Synopsis

Journey to the Empty Tomb is the first in a new series from bestselling author Paula Gooder that opens up the best of biblical scholarship.

It focuses on the events leading up to the first Easter - the Gospel accounts of the death and resurrection of Jesus that are at the very heart of the Christian faith. Beginning with the triumphal entry into Jerusalem and ending at the empty tomb, Paula uses her extensive knowledge of the world of the New Testament, its language and culture, to reveal fresh and startling insights and to open up hidden depths in these familiar stories.

Accessible and informed, it is aimed at all who wish to gain a fuller understanding of the Bible's key themes and subjects. It is rooted in the conviction that greater understanding leads to deeper devotion, and will be invaluable for preachers, worship and study group leaders looking for fresh inspiration at a key time in the church's year.

$19.48

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Publisher: Canterbury Press Norwich
Published: 20 Mar 2014
ISBN 10: 1848255713
ISBN 13: 9781848255715

Media Reviews

A good, reliable and thoughtful book to enlighten the journey of Lent and Easter...Journey to the Empty Tomb is itself such an exercise in mining the meaning, bringing fresh insights with a real clarity of writing. -- Editor * C of I Gazette *
This lovely, short book works through the Gospel narratives till their end, from the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem...It is challenging, but full of a sure hope. -- Henry Wansbrough * Church Times *
'Five well-written and researched chapters exploring the last week of Jesus' life' -- DB * Christianity *

Author Bio

Paula Gooder is one of today's leading religious writers. She is a renowned biblical scholar, a popular speaker, a Reader in the Church of England and a member of its General Synod. She is the author of numerous bestselling titles and is a contributing author to Pilgrim, the new discipleship course from the Church of England.