The Last Supper According to Martha and Mary: A Meditation [Paperback]

Tina Beattie (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2001

Written with feeling and emotion, this meditative book will inspire many with its brutal honesty as it unfolds the many layers of love and loyalty tinged with fear and betrayal that the Passion evokes.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...an enjoyable read...a useful resource for Bible study groups and a serious contribution to contemporary scholarly debate." -- Reviews in Religion and Theology 9.2 (April 2002)

"An incredibly useful book to share with those who want to know why our faith is so dear to us." -- North Coast Anglican, August 2001

"Combining gospel insights with exceptional writing skills, the author has produced an imaginative account of Holy Thursday..." -- The Tablet, 23 February 2002

"Dramatic and passionate there is a freshness and a haunting quality about this re-telling of Jesus' last meal." -- Theological Book Review Feed the Minds

“Beattie...cuts across notions of social and moral respectability to face us with Jesus’ radical call to life and love." -- The Way, 41.4 (October 2001)

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: The Crossroad Publishing Company (April 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824518594
• ISBN-13: 978-0824518592
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #738,060 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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