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Ladataan... The Spear: A Novel of the CrucifixionTekijä: Louis De Wohl
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Kirjaudu LibraryThingiin nähdäksesi, pidätkö tästä kirjasta vai et. Ei tämänhetkisiä Keskustelu-viestiketjuja tästä kirjasta. Comparisons with [b:The Robe|219919|The Robe|Lloyd C. Douglas|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1388708276s/219919.jpg|467637] are inevitable. I didn't like The Spear quite as much; it hasn't aged as well, for one thing--especially where female characters are concerned. Christopher Desilets Fredericksburg Academy August 27, 2007 Grade 11 The Spear Louis de Wohl Ignatius Press, 1998 Considered to be the “magnum opus” of his literary career, Louis de Wohl wrote his epic novel, The Spear, based upon the crucifixion of Christ and how it affects one of its least-known and expected participants. It is a novel that describes the life of one man who struggles with maintaining order within Judea, and finding what his purpose in life is. The novel begins with Louis introducing the main character, Cassius Longinus, as a centurion in the Roman army. He is dispatched to the strife-torn hills of Judea as a body guard for the emperor Pilatus where he discovers that religion is the basis for Jewish society. When the time comes for the Passover feast, Cassius is overwhelmed with maintaining order within the streets of Jerusalem because of the animosity that has accumulated between the mobs and the laws authorized by the Roman Tribune. However, another issue occurs that is brought to the emperor’s attention. The Pharisees report to the tribune that a certain man named Jesus of Nazareth has been blaspheming against the Jewish religion proclaiming that he is the son of God and in addition has been saying not to pay tribute to Caesar. Therefore, a hearing is called and Pilatus finds nothing guilty with the man. However, because of the coercion and the large number of Jews present, Pilatus is forced to coincide with the mob’s request and hand him over to the Jewish people to be crucified. Cassius is later called that evening to report to the emperor Pilatus and is told to remove the three crucified bodies to be burnt. Before the bodies are taken down, the legs of the thieves on either side of Jesus are broken to prevent any possible escape. However, Cassius recognizes that Jesus is already and rather than breaking his legs he pierces his heart with a spear to ensure death. Suddenly, out flows blood and water from the side of Christ. It is at this moment that Cassius understands why so many of the Nazarene’s followers cry and lament the fact that they have just killed the Messiah. The Roman soldier who pierced the side of Christ, the man who previously believed in the pagan Roman gods and someone who had slight knowledge of who the rabbi Yeshua was, has been completely transformed and inspired to follow and live the teachings of Jesus Christ. Louis de Wohl’s main reason for writing this novel is not just to give the reader an exciting background portrait of the man who pierced the side of Christ, but he is also trying to write a story that the reader can relate to. Cassius was a sober yet riled man whose life was shattered after the murder of his loving father. He felt he had no one to turn toward and find consolation in. Therefore, when he encountered Christ on the cross ha had a completely different perspective on life after witnessing the weeping followers who were so very much devoted to Him but had no familial relation to Him. Many times we may find ourselves in situations where we cannot turn toward anyone to express how we feel. However, God is always listening and attentive to what we have to say. Therefore, we can always find liberation and confide in God, just as Cassius went on to do. näyttää 5/5 ei arvosteluja | lisää arvostelu
Fiction.
Historical Fiction.
Louis de Wohl was a distinguished and internationally respected Catholic author whose books on saints remain bestsellers around the world to this day. A panoramic historical novel of the last days of Jesus Christ, The Spear tells the full story of all the participants involved in the dramatic execution, including the seldom remembered Roman soldier who thrust his spear into Christ as he hung on the Cross. With a dramatic narration by Richard Ferrone, The Spear is a must listen for anyone interested in the history of the New Testament. Kirjastojen kuvailuja ei löytynyt. |
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Most characters but Cassius, Claudia, and Abenadar seemed bloodless to me. Cassius was the strongest; I got into his head and thoughts. It seemed to me that Naomi turned too quickly from her secular love [Cassius] to absolute devotion to Christ. I think maybe she should have had some kind of spiritual crisis herself. Although 60 years old, this novel has held up well. There were a few minor factual errors but they didn't interrupt the story and the point the author was trying to make. I can see why it is a classic in its genre.
Highly recommended. ( )