Why the Cross? Understanding the Shape of the Christian Life

by Donald Senior

The cross is the defining symbol of Christianity. It is by turn misunderstood, misappropriated, venerated, and under-appreciated; absorbing a variety of meanings from the inspiring to the problematic. Inside or outside the church, its over-familiarity is its strength and its weakness, reduced at times to mere branding.

Yet within the New Testament scriptures, and the lives of the early Christian communities, 'the cross' represents a multi-faceted...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1739716264
• ISBN13: 9781739716264
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: Lab/Ora Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.0"