The Wood Between the Worlds, Brian Zahnd
The Wood Between the Worlds, Brian Zahnd
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The Wood Between the Worlds
A Poetic Theology of the Cross

Author: Brian Zahnd

Narrator: Brian Zahnd

Unabridged: 7 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/06/2024


Synopsis

The cross is the heart of Scripture

Everything about the gospel message leads to the cross, and proceeds from the cross. In fact, within the narrative of Scripture, the crucifixion of Jesus is literally the crux of the story—the axis upon which the biblical story turns. But it would be a mistake to think we could sum up the significance of the crucifixion in a tidy sentence or two. That kind of thinking only insulates us from the magnificence of what God has done. In our ongoing quest to make meaning of the cross, we need to recognize that this conversation will never conclude—that there is always something more to be said.

Brian Zahnd reminds us that the meaning of the cross is multifaceted and should touch every aspect of our lives. Just as gazing through the eyepiece of a kaleidoscope reveals a new geometric image with every turn, Zahnd helps us see that there are infinite ways to behold the cross of Christ as the beautiful form that saves the world. The Wood Between the Worlds is an invitation to encounter the cross of Christ anew.

About Brian Zahnd

Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. Known for his theologically informed preaching and his embrace of the deep and long history of the church, Zahnd provides a forum for pastors to engage with leading theologians and is a frequent conference speaker. He is the author of several books, including Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, A Farewell to Mars, and Beauty Will Save the World.


Reviews

Goodreads review by David J. on February 20, 2024

A book I didn't want to end, but couldn't stop reading, therefore my only disapointment was that it ended too soon. In a world of thesis, antithesis, and synthesis, a world where everything has been stripped of heart, passion, and poetry, the church has been left wanting, desiring, and yearning when......more

Goodreads review by Gina on April 02, 2024

Most of this book is beautifully done and enlightening, teaching me a great deal about atonement theory and the crucifixion in general. The parts on pacifism I'm not sure I'm fit to judge, as my own biases tempt me both to flippancy (John and Yoko as exemplars? Really?) and to argument (indeed, Puti......more

Goodreads review by Simon on March 29, 2024

War sehr angetan von diesem Buch. Wer viele verschiedene Perspektiven auf das Kreuz haben möchte, ist mit diesem Buch bestens aufgehoben. Schwarze Kreuzestheologie, Theologie nach Ausschwitz, orthodoxe Christologie und vieles mehr lässt sich in diesem Buch finden. Auch arbeitet er viel mit verschied......more

Goodreads review by Mckinley on April 26, 2024

This is an absolutely, profoundly beautiful book - a vast, creative exploration of the crucifixion and what it means for us and all of creation. And in its beauty, this book doesn’t try to provide all the answers. It’s not systematic theology. It’s so much better than that - it’s poetic theology. It......more

Goodreads review by Claudiu on February 25, 2024

captivating, brave (considering the nationalism of american christianity), and poetic (of course). zahnd in his best shape. a rich and polychromatic theology of the cross that makes n.t. wright and c.s. lewis proud.......more