Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-147) and indexes.
Contents:
The cross and crucifixion in the first-century Greco-Roman and Jewish world -- The cross and human suffering -- The cross and salvation -- Paul and the saving power of the cross -- The saving death of Jesus in other New Testament traditions -- The cross and discipleship -- Conclusion: Do this in memory of me.
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