James Denney\'s classic examination of the Death of Jesus Christ considers the History of its treatment in Christianity, and analyzes sermons of preachers.
Not only does Denney expound upon the contents of historic sermons and texts, he demonstrates how the symbolism present in Christ\'s Death - the cross and the blood of the martyr - became core to the Christian notions of sacrifice and suffering..
Paul and the Epistle to the Hebrews are closely examined, with the author\'s fluent understanding of the early Greek scriptures helping the narrative.
The Biblical epistles of St.
The author examines a variety of notable writings and incidences of preaching, from early Christian History onwards.
That such a scene is central to the religion of Christianity is a point too commonly overlooked by preachers eager to focus upon less grisly topics of spirituality and faith.
The author considers the starkness and violence of Christ\'s death, whereby He is nailed to a wooden crucifix and left in the blazing sun to die, to be a longstanding reason for many writers and speakers to show aversion.
For Denney, the Death of Christ had not been accorded sufficient priority in the minds and hearts of many respected Christian speakers and authors.
James Denney\'s classic examination of the Death of Jesus Christ considers the History of its treatment in Christianity, and analyzes sermons of preachers
