This book offers biblical-theological reflections on the seven words of Jesus on the
Cross. Each word is explained from a biblical theology and personal meditation
perspective. It aims to cater to the spiritual quest of the believers especially during
the Lenten devotions and Good Friday meditations on these words. Both the theologically
trained as well as the laity will find it easy to read and be benefitted.
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
1. The Forgiving Lord / Imnuksungla Longkumer
2. Jesus, the Hope / Rev. Udit Sona
3. The Caring Lord / Imnuksungla Longkumer
4. Godforsaken / Menjiwapong Jamir
5. The Human God / Imnuksungla Longkumer
6. The Victorious Lord / Menjiwapong Jamir
7. The Trusting Lord / Menjiwapong Jamir
Imnuksungla Longkumer is Senior Lecturer at Allahabad Bible Seminary
in the field of Social Analysis since 2011. She hails from Ungma Village, Mokokchung,
Nagaland. Prior to joining ABS, she taught at Calcutta Bible Seminary and Reformation
Bible College, Dimapur, Nagaland. She is married to Menjiwapong Jamir and they have two
little daughters - Lenyuna and Ngangtetso.
Rev. Udit Sona is Asst. Professor at Allahabad Bible Seminary in the
field of Communications since 1990. He hails from Korba, Chattisgarh. He is a gifted
composer, singer and writer. Before joining ABS, he worked with Back to the Bible, Delhi,
as Assistant Editor, translator and composer. Currently, he is pursuing his doctorate
studies under Centre for Advanced Theological Studies (CATS), SHIATS, Allahabad.
Menjiwapong Jamir is Senior Lecturer at Allahabad Bible Seminary in
the field of New Testament since 2006. He hails from Mongsenyimti Village, Mokokchung,
Nagaland. Prior to joining ABS, he taught at Bethel Bible College, Guntur and has been a
Visiting Lecturer at Gospel and Plough School of Theology, SHIATS, Allahabad. He is
married to Imnuksungla Longkumer. He has written several articles and has published a book
entitled `Understanding the Jesus Movement in the Gospel Traditions' (2013). He served as
the Chief Editor of ABS Journal for a number of years and presently pursuing his Doctor of
Theology (D.Th.) from Senate of Serampore College (University), Serampore.
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