Cross of Death, Tree of Life: A Sacred Reading of the Story of Redemption
By Jerome Machar.
Description
In this insightful meditation on the passion story, Jerome Machar, a Trappist monk, offers unique insights and perspectives on Christ's last days and, in fact, on all of scripture. With the skill of a detective and the wisdom of a contemplative, Machar draws on diverse resources to uncover unexpected levels of meaning in the text of the redemption story.While a scientific approach to scripture may have its place, says Machar, it cannot fully discover the richness of truth which it contains. Here, he models the ancient practice of lectio divina, or "sacred reading", entering t...
ISBN(s)
0877935955, 9780877935957
