The Seven Last Words of Christ
Saint Bonaventure
From the pulpit of the cross, Christ gave His final and most riveting sermon: His seven last words. In times past, Christ frequently spoke in parables, but no more. No, Christ penned these words with His royal blood like a calligrapher using the most delicate of strokes. Christʼs seven last words are the greatest utterances ever recorded in the history of the world—greater than the words of any esteemed orator, heroic leader, or even saint, because they were the last words of God to mankind. They are the “mystical compendium of the entire Gospel,” the perfection of the Beatitudes. Yes, Christ saved the best for last, just like at the wedding feast of Cana—only this time, it was the blood and water from His side that were offered freely to His own bride, the Church.
In this engrossing work, the seraphic doctor, Saint Bonaventure, and Arnold of Bonneval, a Benedictine abbot, offer some of the most profound insights into the seven last words of Christ. Arnold, a friend of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, is believed to be the first person to write on the seven last words, inspiring Bonaventure. While the seven last words have been glossed over for centuries by Christians, it is now time to uncover their hidden and powerful meaning—for there is no greater meditation than pondering the Teacher’s last lecture. In Christ’s seven last words, we find the necessary direction to reach the heights of perfection. This work was translated by Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB
Duration - 2h 37m.
Author - Saint Bonaventure.
Narrator - Andrew Hansen.
Published Date - Saturday, 07 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2023 TAN Books ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
From the pulpit of the cross, Christ gave His final and most riveting sermon: His seven last words. In times past, Christ frequently spoke in parables, but no more. No, Christ penned these words with His royal blood like a calligrapher using the most delicate of strokes. Christʼs seven last words are the greatest utterances ever recorded in the history of the world—greater than the words of any esteemed orator, heroic leader, or even saint, because they were the last words of God to mankind. They are the “mystical compendium of the entire Gospel,” the perfection of the Beatitudes. Yes, Christ saved the best for last, just like at the wedding feast of Cana—only this time, it was the blood and water from His side that were offered freely to His own bride, the Church. In this engrossing work, the seraphic doctor, Saint Bonaventure, and Arnold of Bonneval, a Benedictine abbot, offer some of the most profound insights into the seven last words of Christ. Arnold, a friend of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, is believed to be the first person to write on the seven last words, inspiring Bonaventure. While the seven last words have been glossed over for centuries by Christians, it is now time to uncover their hidden and powerful meaning—for there is no greater meditation than pondering the Teacher’s last lecture. In Christ’s seven last words, we find the necessary direction to reach the heights of perfection. This work was translated by Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB Duration - 2h 37m. Author - Saint Bonaventure. Narrator - Andrew Hansen. Published Date - Saturday, 07 January 2023. Copyright - © 2023 TAN Books ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:17
Opening Bible Quote
Duration:00:00:12
Publisher's Note
Duration:00:09:27
Translator's Note
Duration:00:08:24
A Short Biography of St. Bonaventure and Arnold of Bonneval
Duration:00:02:02
Arnold's Preface
Duration:00:08:13
The First Word
Duration:00:29:40
The Second Word
Duration:00:22:45
The Third Word
Duration:00:18:33
The Fourth Word
Duration:00:20:23
The Fifth Word
Duration:00:15:24
The Sixth Word
Duration:00:11:40
The Seventh Word
Duration:00:10:35
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:24