The Carpenter's Journey: To the Cross and Beyond

By Sigmund Brouwer

Best-selling novelist Sigmund Brouwer invites readers to join him on an intimate walk with Jesus in the last week before his crucifixion as the Savior confronts the situations that will change the course of mankind forever. Infused with the urgency and vivid imagery that have made his suspense thrillers Double Helix and Blood Ties highly popular with young people, his account of these all-important days bring the story leading up to Christ's resurrection alive in arresting new ways. Appropriate for both adult and younger readers, this book has been repackaged from its original, Old World look to warm, personal graphics for greater youth appeal. The Carpenter's Journey to the Cross and Beyond, formerly The Carpenter's Cloth, now repackaged and retitled, is the perfect Easter gift, baptismal present, or tonic for someone who needs to experience again the wonder of Christ's sacrifice.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1404101144
• ISBN13: 9781404101142
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: J Countryman Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 2.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 0.5" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Also the Carpenter's Cloth

This is a beautiful work to behold! Coupled with brilliant paintings from various master artists, the author brings scenes alive as if I stand in the wings of a stage watching the greatest story enacted. The poignant words to songs written by Cindy Morgan enhance the inspiration of this devotional book. I bought this book under the title "The Carpenter's Cloth."

Fresh and Powerful Look at the Easter Story

With this book, Sigmund Brouwer takes his novelist's gift and applies it to the events of Jesus' final week on earth. The result is sure to move any Christian.The book is made up of short vignettes. They start with the triumphal entry and proceed through Resurrection Sunday, with events from every day but Saturday. Whether teaching at the temple or at a rigged trial, these brief passages give some insight into Jewish customs or character's thoughts. Obviously, some of this is extra-Biblical, so it fits the Bible story.If parts of this book seem familiar, it was released several years ago as THE CARPENTER'S CLOTH. Furthermore, parts were also incorporated into his novel THE WEEPING CHAMBER. If you like this book, I definitely recommend you pick up that novel. It is just as powerful and moving while giving a bigger picture then this does.Sometimes with only a few paragraphs, Mr. Brouwer is able to give fresh insight into the familiar Bible story. I've used this book as a devotional guide during Passion Week. It touched my heart and made me appreciate anew what Jesus did for me.