The Crucifixion of Jesus - Torture, Sexual Abuse, and the Scandal of the Cross

By reading recent accounts of torture alongside the presentation of crucifixion in the Passion narratives and other Greek and Roman sources, this book examines crucifixion as a form of torture, state terror, and sexual abuse.

List of contents

Introduction: A Salvadoran Execution 1. The Strippings 2. The Mocking 3. Crucifixion 4. Resurrection Index

About the author

David Tombs is Howard Paterson Professor of Theology and Public Issues, and Director, Centre for Theology and Public Issues, at the University of Otago, New Zealand.

Summary

By reading recent accounts of torture alongside the presentation of crucifixion in the Passion narratives and other Greek and Roman sources, this book examines crucifixion as a form of torture, state terror, and sexual abuse.

Product details

• Authors: David Tombs, Tombs David
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.10.2024
• EAN: 9781032434032
• ISBN: 978-1-032-43403-2
• No. of pages: 94
• Weight: 167 g
• Illustrations: schwarz-weiss Illustrationen, Raster,schwarz-weiss
• Series: Rape Culture, Religion and the Bible
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology