Written by one of the world's most eminent biblical scholars, this series of vignettes based on the seven last sayings of Jesus offers insightful reading for the Lent season. Each of the seven 'words' is beautifully illustrated with woodcuts. 'What makes Jesus different and this day Good has nothing to do with us. This is the day we have nothing to give and everything to receive, where we can weep or unclench our hands and let Jesus speak his word of forgiveness again.'