D. A. Carson on the Scandal of Easter
March 10, 2010
D. A. Carson’s new book Scandalous just arrived in our mailbox from Crossway. As you can see in the image above, the title is written in woodgrain letters spattered with blood, illustrating the scandal (and the subtitle): The Cross and Resurrection of Jesus.
This relatively little book has five chapters, each one eyeing the scandal through a particular passage of Scripture:
- The Ironies of the Cross: Matthew 27:27-51a
- The Center of the Whole Bible: Romans 3:21-26
- The Strange Triumph of a Slaughtered Lamb: Revelation 12
- A Miracle Full of Surprises: John 11:1-53
- Doubting the Resurrection of Jesus: John 20:24-31
If you’re looking for some reading to help prepare your heart and mind for Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday next month, this looks like a great choice.
Check out Crossway’s Scandalous page for more, such as browsing the entire book online or downloading a sample.
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