Celebrating Holy Week in a Post-Holocaust World

by Knight, Henry F.

• ISBN13: 9780664229023
• ISBN10: 0664229026
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Pr

Summary

An ongoing issue for clergy as well as Christians in general is how to approach New Testament narratives about the crucifixion of Jesus in relation to Jews, Judaism, and the horrific events of the Holocaust. The events of Holy Week pose particular challenges for clergy and congregations. In this book Henry Knight helps us deal with Holy Week texts in light of our post-Holocaust world and provides practical examples of prayers, liturgies, and resource material to help pastors prepare for and lead worship and teach during this important time in the life of a congregation.

Author Biography

Henry F. Knight is University Chaplain and Associate Professor of Religion at The University of Tulsa.

Table of Contents

Foreword	vii
Martin Rumscheidt
Acknowledgments	xiii
Introduction: Limping through Jerusalem	xv
Approaching Jerusalem: A Wounded Return to the Promised Land	1	(21)
Limping into the City: Prophetic Return to Responsible Witness	22	(28)
Turning the Tables and Reconfiguring the Conflict: From the Temple to the Upper Room	50	(28)
Confronting the Night: Facing Anguish and Trial in the Darkness	78	(23)
Coming to Terms with a Good Friday World: Facing the Cross and Its Aftermath	101	(29)
Returning to an Empty Tomb: The Holy Ground of Easter in the Valley of Dark Shadows	130	(28)
An Unfinished Journey: Once More to the Garden	158	(5)
Select Bibliography	163	(6)
Scripture Index	169	(1)
Subject and Author Index	170