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    The Stations of the Cross: Photographs and Meditations
    The Stations of the Cross: Photographs and Meditations
    The Stations of the Cross: Photographs and Meditations
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    The Stations of the Cross: Photographs and Meditations

    By Paul E. Hoffman

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    With simple narrative and lovely pictures, this inspiring devotional resource follows Christ on his final journey to the cross. Through it, the ancient rite of the stations finds a post-modern expression that is both fresh and poignant. Supplemented with Scriptural texts, this accessible set of devotions brings the wonder and mystery of Christ's compassion into the everyday lives of contemporary readers. The Stations of the Cross is an excellent resource for Lenten studies, individual devotional use, sermon preparation, or parish planning. The inclusion of Hoffman's own photos of the ten stations from churches and cathedrals in Western Europe adds an extra element of wonder, mystery, and awe.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWipf and Stock
    Release dateJan 1, 2010
    ISBN9781498273350
    The Stations of the Cross: Photographs and Meditations
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    Paul E. Hoffman

    Pastor Paul Hoffman is an author, speaker, and teacher on the topic of faith formation and its practice. Because of his work in bringing new Christians to baptism and beyond at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church in Seattle, he is a leading authority on the topic of faith formation and its practice in the church. Hoffman is the author of two previous volumes published by Cascade Books, including Faith Forming Faith (2012). Paul Hoffman's website is www.paulehoffman.com.

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      The Stations of the Cross - Paul E. Hoffman

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      The Stations of the Cross

      Photographs and Meditations

      Paul E. Hoffman

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      The Stations of the Cross

      Photographs and Meditations

      Copyright © 2011 Paul E. Hoffman. All rights reserved. Except for brief quotations in critical publications or reviews, no part of this book may be reproduced in any manner without prior written permission from the publisher. Write: Permissions, Wipf and Stock Publishers, 199 W. 8th Ave., Suite 3, Eugene, OR 97401.

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      All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

      Table of Contents

      Title Page

      Introduction

      Station One: Jesus is condemned to death before Pilate

      Station Two: Jesus receives the cross

      Station Three: Jesus falls

      Station Four: The cross is laid on Simon

      Station Five: The women of Jerusalem weep

      Station Six: Jesus is stripped of his garments

      Station Seven: Jesus is nailed to the cross

      Station Eight: Jesus dies upon the cross

      Station Nine: Jesus is taken down from the cross

      Station Ten: Jesus is laid in the tomb

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      Detail of Crucifix at the Church of St. Croix Kaysersberg, Alsace, France

      For Mom and Dad The first ones to show me the way of the cross

      Introduction

      Since ancient times, faithful followers of Jesus have found following in his Good Friday steps a meaningful and spiritually enriching devotional practice. To be able to do so in Jerusalem was an honor of such magnitude that the perils of travel from far northern European locations were not thought too high a price to pay. But since not everyone could afford the time nor the expense of such a trip, local parishes began setting up the pathway to the cross within their own worship spaces. Then the faithful could recall and give thanks for the journey that Christ made on behalf of all humanity to the cross on that final Friday of his earthly life. Evidence of such stations can be traced to the Franciscans, who most likely set up their original stations outdoors for local Lenten devotions.

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      Station 8, Jesus dies on the Cross

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