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The Hope of Glory: Reflections on the Last Words of Jesus from the Cross

por Jon Meacham

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"Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham explores the seven last sayings of Jesus as recorded in the Gospels, combining rich historical and theological insights to reflect on the true heart of the Christian story. For Jon Meacham, like believers worldwide, the events of Good Friday and Easter reveal essential truths about Christianity. A former vestryman of Trinity Church Wall Street and St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, Meacham delves into that intersection of faith and history in this meditation on the seven phrases Jesus spoke from the cross. Beginning with "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do," and ending with "Father, into Thy hands I commend my spirit," Meacham captures for the reader how these words epitomize Jesus's message of love, not hate; grace, not rage; and, instead of vengeance, extraordinary mercy. For each saying, Meacham composes a meditation on the origins of Christianity and how Jesus's final words created a foundation for oral and written traditions that upended the very order of the world. In a tone more intimate than any of his previous award-winning works, Jon Meacham returns us to the moment that transformed Jesus from a historical figure into the proclaimed Son of God, worshiped by billions"--… (mais)
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I studied this book with my Presbyterian Sunday School class over the summer of 2021. It contains a long prologue, seven short meditations on Jesus’ seven last words from the Cross, and an epilogue. Meacham speaks from the Christian Episcopal tradition, one that respects the Bible but does not embrace Biblical literalism. At several points, he acknowledges the “mystery” or “uncertainty” of faith. He also talks at length about the value of partaking of regular Eucharist for his faith.

For our class, we used this book as a conversation starter for further discussion. Our class consists of older Christian folk who are well-read and sophisticated in their religious understanding. Therefore, this book hit the sweet spot of being short but power-packed with stimulating material. Meacham, an eminent (Pulitzer prizewinning) historian of American political history and a member of his church’s vestry, shares why faith is so important to him. These meditations were originally given at an Episcopal Church in New York City (Manhattan).

The evangelical world would probably find his view of Christian Scripture suspect because he is not a literalist. He does not contend that the Christian Bible does not contain internal contradictions. Nonetheless, he takes the Christian message with a great deal of respect. He uses the Scriptures to provide reflections on faith in the modern world. At numerous points, he admits his uncertainty about issues but nonetheless embraces the narrative of faith. (Again, many American evangelicals will likely find this less assuring approach objectionable.)

Although his faith is rooted in the story of Jesus Christ, Meacham does not spend much time criticizing other faiths. Indeed, he seems to welcome a fruitful dialogue. He does not preach Christian exclusivity and seems to think knowing and understanding God to be open to all faiths. Nonetheless, he centers his mind and his readers’ minds on the historical story of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion at Roman hands. These meditations would be appropriate for Passion Week (the week before Christian Easter).

These writings are aimed at an educated audience, but that audience could consist of Roman Catholics, Protestants, liberal Christians, or even seekers from the agnostic direction. I’m not sure conservative Christians of the inerrantist sort would find these meditations welcoming as Biblical literalism is explicitly denied. Many others will likely find Meacham’s educated approach refreshing as he does not appear to have many axes to grind. Rather, he comes across as the distinguished historian writer that he is, one who is fascinated by and full of awe, wonder, and worship for Jesus Christ. These writings are not historical chit-chat; instead, they are devotional, more appropriate for a church rather than the academy. We found them helpful to start our conversations this summer, and I suspect many others will find them also helpful for their faith journeys. ( )
  scottjpearson | Aug 1, 2021 |
Enjoyed this series of essays = worth rereading/ ( )
  VictoriaJZ | Mar 11, 2021 |
I read this book during Holy Week 2020 as the Coronavirus Pandemic had a peak. And so a book about the suffering of Christ was matched by the world suffering of a disease. And as I write we are not seeing around the corner of Covid-19.

The prologue presents the historical setting of how Holy Week. Then there is a chapter on each of the "seven last words": a woodcut illustration on one page and then the scripture on the facing page.The word (actually a sentence) is in large print. Then begins Meacham's reflections which are often personal. These essays were first presented where Meacham has been a parishioner. He talks of discussing things with Andrew Mead, the rector, and I myself can physically realize this as I have discussed things with Mead also.

I am going to suggest that my parish in Durham NC read this book during Lent. ( )
  vpfluke | Jul 3, 2020 |
And now for something completely different...
Though I've never been an Anglican or Episcopal, I have always been impressed with the reverence they bring to not just worship, but expressions of faith in any form. Jon Meacham's latest book, The Hope of Glory: Reflections on the Last Words of Jesus from the Cross is yet another example. However, sometimes reverence breeds distance, if not literally, then a vast perception of distance between God and we who bear his image. Meacham's incredible writing erases the chasm between God and those created in his image without compromising the awe of His actions, or the love expressed in the sacrifice, Jesus. ( )
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In Memoriam:

John Sharp Strong (1918-2003) and Herbert Stephenson Went (1934-2015)

   and, as always,

to Mary, Maggie, and Sam
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Jesus's first remark from the cross is found exclusively in Luke: "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." It's fitting that the first word should be as problematic as this one is, for the drama of the cross is itself mysterious.
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"Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham explores the seven last sayings of Jesus as recorded in the Gospels, combining rich historical and theological insights to reflect on the true heart of the Christian story. For Jon Meacham, like believers worldwide, the events of Good Friday and Easter reveal essential truths about Christianity. A former vestryman of Trinity Church Wall Street and St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, Meacham delves into that intersection of faith and history in this meditation on the seven phrases Jesus spoke from the cross. Beginning with "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do," and ending with "Father, into Thy hands I commend my spirit," Meacham captures for the reader how these words epitomize Jesus's message of love, not hate; grace, not rage; and, instead of vengeance, extraordinary mercy. For each saying, Meacham composes a meditation on the origins of Christianity and how Jesus's final words created a foundation for oral and written traditions that upended the very order of the world. In a tone more intimate than any of his previous award-winning works, Jon Meacham returns us to the moment that transformed Jesus from a historical figure into the proclaimed Son of God, worshiped by billions"--

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