Jesus of Nazareth died on a
cross at the hands of Roman justice around the year 30 C.E. Thousands of others
perished in the same way, and many people before and since have suffered far
more gruesome torments. Why then is Jesus, asks Gerard Sloyan uniquely and
universally remembered for his suffering death? In this timely, expert, and
fully engaging account, this widely acclaimed biblical scholar and historian
adroitly discusses:
how Jesus died
who was responsible for his death
how his death came to be seen as redemptive
how accounts of his death figured in the
rise of anti-Jewish sentiment
For all who wondered about what
really happened in the passion and death of Jesus and how his legacy grew,
Sloyan's book will provide reliable and enlightening reading. With thoughtful
study questions and a list of further reading, this book is perfect for
individual or group use.
About the Author:
Gerard S. Sloyan is Professor
Emeritus of Religion at Temple University and Visiting Professor of Religion and
Religious Education at the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. He
is author of many volumes, including The Commentary on the New Lectionary
(1975), John in the Interpretation series (1992), The Crucifixion of
Jesus (1995), and Preaching from the Lectionary (2004).

Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press

1517 Media

Facets (Fortress Press), Minneapolis, Minn, 2004, ©1995

United States, United States of America

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Jesus of Nazareth died on a cross at the hands of Roman justice around the year 30 C.E. Thousands of others perished in the same way, and many people before and since have suffered far more gruesome torments. Why then is Jesus, asks Gerard Sloyan, uniquely and universally remembered for his suffering death? In this timely, expert, and fully engaging account, this widely acclaimed biblical scholar and historian adroitly discusses: -- how Jesus died
-- who was responsible for his death
-- how his death came to be seen as redemptive
-- how accounts of his death figured in the rise of anti-Jewish sentiment
For all who wondered about what really happened in the passion and death of Jesus and how his legacy grew, Sloyan's book will provide reliable and enlightening reading. With thoughtful study questions and a list of further reading, this short book is perfect for individual or group use.

"This volume is an edited excerpt of The crucifixion of Jesus by Gerard S. Sloyan (Minneapolis : Fortress Press, 1995)"--T.p. verso
Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-151)
The crucifixion of Jesus: how, why, and by whom? -- How Jesus' death came to be seen as redemptive -- How Jesus' death was blamed on "the Jews."

Jesus of Nazareth in Galilee died on a cross at the hands of Roman justice, probably in the year 30 of the Common Era.

2023-06-28