Author

Publication

2010 - Pendle Hill Publications, Wallingford, PA, Pennsylvania

Language

English

Word Count

9,000 words, Guess

Page Count

36 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCCBV5091.C7 B769 2010

Description

Jesus taught his followers to love their enemies and to forgive. How can these messages of compassion be reconciled with a policy of putting to death those whom we have judged to be wrongdoers against society? Walter Long, a defense attorney for Texas death row inmates, says that they cannot. He wrestles with the apparent contradiction between the teachings of Jesus and widespread tolerance for government violence in a state where most citizens identify themselves as Christian. He explores the impact of a particular execution of great renown - the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth - and looks for his own understanding of that event and of the man and his message. -- Publisher's description.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Pendle Hill pamphlet -- 407

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