The Passion And The Cross: Why Did Jesus Have To Die?

Plot

As the center of the Christian faith, the cross is a symbol of the suffering Jesus endured, the salvation he purchased for us, and the eternal hope his death assures us. But it can also be a stumbling block for people who wonder how Jesus' death, as stirring and tragic as it was, makes a difference in today's world. This book is a contemporary look at the passion of Christ and why it remains the pivotal event in all of human history.