The crucifixion of Jesus
1995·244 pages
A historical exploration of Jesus' crucifixion and its enduring impact on Christian thought and culture.
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A historical exploration of Jesus' crucifixion and its enduring impact on Christian thought and culture.
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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, Gerard Sloyan asks, uniquely and universally remembered for his suffering death? How has his death brought solace to many millions? To answer this question, Gerard Sloyan in this powerful historical tour de force tracks the legacy of the cross across two millennia of Chri...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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No sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Detailed focus on crucifixion; graphic descriptions of suffering and death.
Profanity
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No profanity depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation depicted.
Religious content
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Central focus on Christian theology, crucifixion, and redemptive themes.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Minor discussion of historical Roman justice and cultural impacts.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Intense focus on historical cruelty and suffering via crucifixion.
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