The Seven Words of Jesus on the Cross Reflections

About the Book This book offers biblical-theological reflections on the seven words of Jesus on the Cross. Each word is explained from a biblical theology and personal meditation perspective. It aims to cater to the spiritual quest of the believers especially during the Lenten devotions and Good Friday meditations on these words. Both the theologically trained as well as the laity will find it easy to read and be benefitted.

About the Authors Imnuksungla Longkumer is Senior Lecturer at Allahabad Bible Seminary in the field of Social Analysis since 2011. She hails from Ungma Village, Mokokchung, Nagaland. Prior to joining ABS, she taught at Calcutta Bible Seminary and Reformation Bible College, Dimapur, Nagaland. She is married to Menjiwapong Jamir and they have two little daughters-Lenyuna and Ngangtetso.

Rev. Udit Sona is Asst. Professor at Allahabad Bible Seminary in the field of Communications since 1990. He hails from Korba, Chattisgarh. He is a gifted composer, and writer. Before joining ABS, he worked with Back to the Bible, Delhi, as Assistant Editor, translator and composer. Currently, he is pursuing his doctorate studies under Centre for Advanced Theological Studies (CATS), SHIATS, Allahabad.

Menjiwapong Jamir is Senior Lecturer at Allahabad Bible Seminary in the field of New Testament since 2006. He hails from Mongsenyimti Village, Mokokchung, Nagaland. Prior to joining ABS, he taught at Bethel Bible College, Guntur and has been a Visiting Lecturer at Gospel and Plough School of Theology, SHIATS, Allahabad. He is married to Imnuksungla Longkumer. He has several articles and has published a book entitled Understanding the Jesus Movement in the Gospel Traditions (2013). He served as the Chief Editor of ABS Journal for a number of years and presently pursuing his Doctor of Theology (D.Th.) from Senate of Serampore College (University). Serampore.

Foreword The seven words from the Cross are traditionally attributed to Jesus during His crucifixion. All the four Gospels mention these words according to their theological perspectives on Jesus. According to the Bible, Jesus hung on the Cross for six hours and these words were spoken during the time of His agony. These words are remembered meditated upon on Good Friday service throughout the world.

Introduction The single most significant event in human history is the death of Jesus Christ on the Cross of Calvary some 2000 years ago. That momentous event on a Friday afternoon made millions of people to observe it as "Good Friday". The death of someone became good for many others because it was on that day that they got the true meaning of life-freedom. The effect of this event is, however, not only restricted for human beings but for the whole of God's creation. The death of Jesus has this cosmic significance.

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