Essentially a Lent book, "At the Cross" examines key figures who were involved in the Passion story. New insights are revealed through familiar characters such as Simon Peter; Judas, the betrayer; Pontius Pilate; Mary Magdalene. The role of other less familiar figures is explored : Mary of Bethany, whose love for Jesus was made manifest in anointing his feet with perfume; the Jewish High Priest Caiaphas; Nicodemus; the Centurion at the cross. Clearly and simply written, the book is illustrated with beautiful woodcuts of all the characters. Each chapter concludes with prayers and meditations suitable for further reflection.
ISBN: 9780232523119 (1999) 132pp