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The Day I Was Crucified: As Told by Christ Himself
Quite simply, one of the most powerful, moving pieces of Christian literature of modern times. Other books have recorded the crucifixion and resurrection, but never before has the reader been ushered into unseen realms to witness the power of the cross as seen from the view of God the Father. You will discover a whole world of new meaning of Christ's death as you witness the destruction of the world systems, the annihilation of the law, the end of Adam's fallen race...and the death of Death. Here is an unequaled drama of power and depth which Christian literature has rarely, if ever, achieved. Edwards's The Day I Was Crucified as Told by Jesus the Christ now takes its place among the greatest of Christian literature. We will still be reading this book 200 years from now, and still weeping (and praising) as we read. This is one of those rare life-transforming books.
216 pages, Paperback
First published January 31, 2001
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About the author
Gene Edwards
134 books273 followersGene Edwards is one of America's most beloved Christian authors. He has published over 25 best-selling books, and his signature work, "The Divine Romance," has been called a masterpiece of Christian literature. He has written biblical fiction covering nearly the entire Bible, with titles that include the following: "The Beginning," "The Escape," "The Birth," "The Divine Romance," "The Triumph," "Revolution," "The Silas Diary," "The Titus Diary," "The Timothy Diary," "The Priscilla Diary," "The Gaius Diary," and "The Return."
Gene grew up in the East Texas oil fields and entered college at the age of 15. He graduated from East Texas State University at 18 with a bachelor's degree in English history and received his M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Gene is part of the house-church movement, and he travels extensively to aid Christians as they begin meeting in homes rather than in church buildings. He also conducts conferences on living the deeper Christian life.
Gene and his wife, Helen, reside in Jacksonville, Florida, and have two grown children.
Gene grew up in the East Texas oil fields and entered college at the age of 15. He graduated from East Texas State University at 18 with a bachelor's degree in English history and received his M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Gene is part of the house-church movement, and he travels extensively to aid Christians as they begin meeting in homes rather than in church buildings. He also conducts conferences on living the deeper Christian life.
Gene and his wife, Helen, reside in Jacksonville, Florida, and have two grown children.
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March 1, 2021
Hermoso libro! Te lleva en un viaje de la mano de Jesús en sus últimas horas. Muestra la perspectiva física, emocional y espiritual de la crucifixión revelando en el proceso la dimensión de su Gran Amor. Totalmente Recomendado!!!
February 10, 2015
About the Book:
The most powerful depiction of the death of Christ ever written. See that infamous day not through the eyes, nor the voice of other men, but rather through the eyes and voice of the Lord Jesus Christ himself. He tells you of that day.
There has never been a more stunning, more heart-touching piece of Christian literature to be found in the English language as is The Day I Was Crucified.
Because it is His account of His own death, you will discover little known aspects of Christ's death. You are also ushered into a presentation of the Lord's death as seen from the viewpoint of principalities and powers as they gather on Golgatha. You will meet the embodiment of the law, of sin, and the world system…even the personification of Death as he arrives on the scene to claim his victim.
The Day I Was Crucified stands out as literary excellence apart from virtually any books known in the modern era.
My Review:
Oh only to know the real account of how Jesus truly felt would be such a helpful connection for many of us. Gene Edwards gives us a very compelling, a very gripping account of how he believes Jesus may of felt while taking on the sin of the world. What a master craftsman with words, the author was for this book. In such a short amount of time, in approximately a little over 200 pages, the author manages to pull you in to the fury known as the days before Jesus was to take his place on the cross. He invites you a seat on the sideline to watch in amazement as the events unfold---an amazing event indeed.
Not only does the author give us the reader a fictional account that will shake you to the core, he also provides you with the melding of the four Gospels to show everything placed in it's proper order with times and dates and no stone being left unturned. A brilliant work of art is this book, nothing I have ever read was as much fun as this book. The only thing more complete would be to know Jesus' real thoughts on that day. Great fiction based Biblical account!
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from Book Fun.
The most powerful depiction of the death of Christ ever written. See that infamous day not through the eyes, nor the voice of other men, but rather through the eyes and voice of the Lord Jesus Christ himself. He tells you of that day.
There has never been a more stunning, more heart-touching piece of Christian literature to be found in the English language as is The Day I Was Crucified.
Because it is His account of His own death, you will discover little known aspects of Christ's death. You are also ushered into a presentation of the Lord's death as seen from the viewpoint of principalities and powers as they gather on Golgatha. You will meet the embodiment of the law, of sin, and the world system…even the personification of Death as he arrives on the scene to claim his victim.
The Day I Was Crucified stands out as literary excellence apart from virtually any books known in the modern era.
My Review:
Oh only to know the real account of how Jesus truly felt would be such a helpful connection for many of us. Gene Edwards gives us a very compelling, a very gripping account of how he believes Jesus may of felt while taking on the sin of the world. What a master craftsman with words, the author was for this book. In such a short amount of time, in approximately a little over 200 pages, the author manages to pull you in to the fury known as the days before Jesus was to take his place on the cross. He invites you a seat on the sideline to watch in amazement as the events unfold---an amazing event indeed.
Not only does the author give us the reader a fictional account that will shake you to the core, he also provides you with the melding of the four Gospels to show everything placed in it's proper order with times and dates and no stone being left unturned. A brilliant work of art is this book, nothing I have ever read was as much fun as this book. The only thing more complete would be to know Jesus' real thoughts on that day. Great fiction based Biblical account!
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from Book Fun.
March 24, 2021
What a powerful read on the death and resurrection of Jesus. Edward’s takes some creative liberties with the conversations that Jesus has on the cross with Satan, sin, the Law, and death, but they are extremely powerful. Edwards is a wordsmith in these moments and allows the reader to feel the weight of all Jesus took on Himself on the cross.
That said, I would not include the Law as a character along the other three. The Law was not taken to the grave with Jesus, but fulfilled in Jesus. Paul is clear through Romans that the Law is not evil, but is rather there to point us to our need for a Savior. The Law is good!
Aside from that, this book captured my attention the whole way through and brought tears to my eyes on two occasions. The first was the moment the thief on the cross asked Jesus if they had ever met, and Jesus tells him that He knew him before the foundations of the world. Jesus knew him when he wrote his name in the book of life and claimed this thief as His own. (Ephesians 1:4-5). The second was Jesus leaving the tomb and feeling the hole in His side. Edwards makes a beautiful comparison to the Garden when woman was made from man’s side and the two were made one. In this moment he connects that to the creation of the church as the bride of Christ.
This will definitely become a yearly Easter read.
That said, I would not include the Law as a character along the other three. The Law was not taken to the grave with Jesus, but fulfilled in Jesus. Paul is clear through Romans that the Law is not evil, but is rather there to point us to our need for a Savior. The Law is good!
Aside from that, this book captured my attention the whole way through and brought tears to my eyes on two occasions. The first was the moment the thief on the cross asked Jesus if they had ever met, and Jesus tells him that He knew him before the foundations of the world. Jesus knew him when he wrote his name in the book of life and claimed this thief as His own. (Ephesians 1:4-5). The second was Jesus leaving the tomb and feeling the hole in His side. Edwards makes a beautiful comparison to the Garden when woman was made from man’s side and the two were made one. In this moment he connects that to the creation of the church as the bride of Christ.
This will definitely become a yearly Easter read.
November 3, 2021
I heard somewhere that Gene Edwards was the C.S. Lewis of our day and found this book at a 2nd hand bookstore. For a book heralded as "the most powerful depiction of the death of Christ ever written", "never been a more stunning, more heart-touching piece of Christian literature to be found in the English language", and "stands out as literary excellence apart from virtually any books known in the modern era", The Day I was Crucified was very underwhelming. Its an easy, simplistic read, but hardly stood out for its literary excellence or story-telling. It somehow manages to fail at being either fiction or non-fiction. Also the theology of this book and the various liberties taken with Scripture gets downright weird, concerning, and even kinda disturbing at times. I've never been more insulted on Lewis' behalf.
April 4, 2023
[review on the audio, semi-dramatized version]
Whoah! Buckle your seatbelt! The author boldly took great liberties with this topic and I felt brave and audacious just to read it myself, haha. The style is simple, but imagination boundless. The author gives a wonderful sense of eternity, swirling cosmic forces, and multidimensional aspects I haven’t seen in other fictional accounts. All told, his perspective gave me not a few double-takes and much to keep pondering. A worthwhile read, if you like adventurous imagination and don’t feel like you have to swallow everything you read whole. Happily, at the end there is a harmony of the gospel accounts of Holy Week so that you can re-ground yourself on what we actually do know from what was written long, long ago.
Whoah! Buckle your seatbelt! The author boldly took great liberties with this topic and I felt brave and audacious just to read it myself, haha. The style is simple, but imagination boundless. The author gives a wonderful sense of eternity, swirling cosmic forces, and multidimensional aspects I haven’t seen in other fictional accounts. All told, his perspective gave me not a few double-takes and much to keep pondering. A worthwhile read, if you like adventurous imagination and don’t feel like you have to swallow everything you read whole. Happily, at the end there is a harmony of the gospel accounts of Holy Week so that you can re-ground yourself on what we actually do know from what was written long, long ago.
April 4, 2013
My previous review I admit was a bit precocious, and maybe even inflammatory, so I retract and apologize for the tone in which it was presented, but I'm afraid the content and it's foundation must remain. I have serious concerns of a doctrinal nature based on my own understanding of the scriptures from 20 years of study and instruction which I will detail below in a series of challenges for you to use in your own evaluation. I present them in this way because I believe Edward's account has the potential to seriously skew your understanding of Jesus' death and resurrection as they are presented in the scriptures, which: 1) Has tremendous implications for the eternal state of your soul, and 2) Need to be brought up in a critical manner, since this book is supposed to be based on the Biblical accounts of these events. Let's begin.
1) The book description's assertions
I have un-related issues with the hyperbole used in the description and what they say about Edward's motives for writing the book in the first place, but I'll stick to the actual doctrinal critiques for now.
a) "See that infamous day not through the eyes, nor the voice of other men, but rather through the eyes and voice of the Lord Jesus Christ himself."
According to the Bible, who is it's author? (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21) Evaluate this statement in light of these Scriptures.
b) "Because it is His account of His own death, you will discover little known aspects of Christ's death."
Read Revelation 22:16-19. What does Jesus say about the completion of the Scriptures? Considering this, can there be any "little known aspects of Christ's death"? Consider the implications of Edward's assertion that this is "[Jesus'] account of His own death" in the light of this scripture. Are there any such accounts in the Bible? No. What, then, is he basing this account on?
c) Considering the above, what gives Edwards the authority to make these assertions about his book? How should these things affect your approach to it?
2) The Cup(s?)
a) In the whole of the Scriptures, what is the metaphor of the cup most often used to depict? (Search for "The cup of" and "poured out"). According to this, you could call it the cup of ___________.
b) In Edward's depiction of Jesus' visions in the Garden of Gethsemane, you could call the cups the cups of ___________.
c) Support with the Scriptures the doctrine of angelic atonement, which Edwards represents with the vision of the third cup.
d) Are there any Scriptural references to "cups" that Jesus may have asked to be passed from him individually? Evaluate Edward's use of the three cups in this light. I understand that Jesus was "made to be sin" for our sakes, but given the biblical use of the cup, does Edwards' merging of these ideas stand?
How could these differences between the Scriptures and Edward's depictions affect your understanding of the Gospel?
I had more, but will stop there. Having now finished the book, I think it suffices to say that I cannot recommend it based on it's doctrinal flaws and uselesness as a means of knowing the Jesus presented in Scriptures. If you're interested in Edward's personal doctrinal postulations, this book is for you, but I strongly recommend continuing in your own Biblical analysis of his ideas. Even things as simple as the thief being in paradise without Jesus, when Jesus had said "Today, you will be WITH ME in paradise" should cause you to question them. The most troublesome to me is that the law was killed, as it were, with Christ and no longer has power over man. Search the Scriptures and see if this is true, and what the difference means. While his depictions of the "other world" are interesting, I find them questionable and would like to see Edward's biblical support for all that occurred on the cross and in the tomb. Without it, why am I reading this?
I can say I appreciated his connecting Jesus' wounded side to the creation of Eve, though I don't think Jesus would have thought of himself as being "alone". This idea really helps me understand what it means for the Church to be his bride and thus his helper. This one thought is hardly enough to redeem Edwards' muddling of Jesus' death and resurrection in this work.
1) The book description's assertions
I have un-related issues with the hyperbole used in the description and what they say about Edward's motives for writing the book in the first place, but I'll stick to the actual doctrinal critiques for now.
a) "See that infamous day not through the eyes, nor the voice of other men, but rather through the eyes and voice of the Lord Jesus Christ himself."
According to the Bible, who is it's author? (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21) Evaluate this statement in light of these Scriptures.
b) "Because it is His account of His own death, you will discover little known aspects of Christ's death."
Read Revelation 22:16-19. What does Jesus say about the completion of the Scriptures? Considering this, can there be any "little known aspects of Christ's death"? Consider the implications of Edward's assertion that this is "[Jesus'] account of His own death" in the light of this scripture. Are there any such accounts in the Bible? No. What, then, is he basing this account on?
c) Considering the above, what gives Edwards the authority to make these assertions about his book? How should these things affect your approach to it?
2) The Cup(s?)
a) In the whole of the Scriptures, what is the metaphor of the cup most often used to depict? (Search for "The cup of" and "poured out"). According to this, you could call it the cup of ___________.
b) In Edward's depiction of Jesus' visions in the Garden of Gethsemane, you could call the cups the cups of ___________.
c) Support with the Scriptures the doctrine of angelic atonement, which Edwards represents with the vision of the third cup.
d) Are there any Scriptural references to "cups" that Jesus may have asked to be passed from him individually? Evaluate Edward's use of the three cups in this light. I understand that Jesus was "made to be sin" for our sakes, but given the biblical use of the cup, does Edwards' merging of these ideas stand?
How could these differences between the Scriptures and Edward's depictions affect your understanding of the Gospel?
I had more, but will stop there. Having now finished the book, I think it suffices to say that I cannot recommend it based on it's doctrinal flaws and uselesness as a means of knowing the Jesus presented in Scriptures. If you're interested in Edward's personal doctrinal postulations, this book is for you, but I strongly recommend continuing in your own Biblical analysis of his ideas. Even things as simple as the thief being in paradise without Jesus, when Jesus had said "Today, you will be WITH ME in paradise" should cause you to question them. The most troublesome to me is that the law was killed, as it were, with Christ and no longer has power over man. Search the Scriptures and see if this is true, and what the difference means. While his depictions of the "other world" are interesting, I find them questionable and would like to see Edward's biblical support for all that occurred on the cross and in the tomb. Without it, why am I reading this?
I can say I appreciated his connecting Jesus' wounded side to the creation of Eve, though I don't think Jesus would have thought of himself as being "alone". This idea really helps me understand what it means for the Church to be his bride and thus his helper. This one thought is hardly enough to redeem Edwards' muddling of Jesus' death and resurrection in this work.
March 3, 2015
"The Day I Was Crucified, as told by Christ Himself" by Gene Edwards is a powerful little book. I have very mixed feelings about it! Part one of this book is a work of fiction, and should only be viewed as fiction. I am afraid some might pick this up and view it as truth. Truth is found in the Holy Bible, and only in the Holy Bible. That said, I feel like I can now talk about this book.
In these two hundred pages is a story that is famous throughout the world, and it covers only a few days of the life of Christ. In part one we find Jesus in agony, praying desperately to His Father about His upcoming death. Edwards has made me "feel" some of the heartache Jesus might possibly have felt during this time. It is hard to even imagine the tremendous pain and suffering He went through on my behalf, so that I can go to heaven. So, besides the emotional turmoil that Edwards helps us understand on a deeper level, there is also the physical pain. No human could endure so much! Yet Christ willingly suffered in order to save mankind.
Part two (the last 1/3) of "The Day I was Crucified," is a biblical narrative of the crucifixion and resurrection. Here Edwards has combined all four gospel accounts into one complete story that again tells of the crucifixion of Christ, only this time, he is using scripture.
As I said earlier, I have mixed feelings about this book. To me it feels wrong to put words in God's mouth. (Who am I to think I know the mind of Christ?) Yet, for some folks, Edwards' words might be just what they need to draw closer to Jesus. I would recommend you use this book as a tool, hoping it will lead you to search the scriptures for yourself. Perhaps it will help you understand how very loved you are by our heavenly Father!
I received this book from The Book Club Network in exchange for my honest opinion.
In these two hundred pages is a story that is famous throughout the world, and it covers only a few days of the life of Christ. In part one we find Jesus in agony, praying desperately to His Father about His upcoming death. Edwards has made me "feel" some of the heartache Jesus might possibly have felt during this time. It is hard to even imagine the tremendous pain and suffering He went through on my behalf, so that I can go to heaven. So, besides the emotional turmoil that Edwards helps us understand on a deeper level, there is also the physical pain. No human could endure so much! Yet Christ willingly suffered in order to save mankind.
Part two (the last 1/3) of "The Day I was Crucified," is a biblical narrative of the crucifixion and resurrection. Here Edwards has combined all four gospel accounts into one complete story that again tells of the crucifixion of Christ, only this time, he is using scripture.
As I said earlier, I have mixed feelings about this book. To me it feels wrong to put words in God's mouth. (Who am I to think I know the mind of Christ?) Yet, for some folks, Edwards' words might be just what they need to draw closer to Jesus. I would recommend you use this book as a tool, hoping it will lead you to search the scriptures for yourself. Perhaps it will help you understand how very loved you are by our heavenly Father!
I received this book from The Book Club Network in exchange for my honest opinion.
May 13, 2019
What a quick read! And yet, why am I surprised? It is Gene Edwards after all; but please don't mistake my comment - I don't mean that in a negative way at all!
For anyone who is familiar with Gene Edwards' books, they will know that the books are short, sharp and to the point, not forgetting powerful. Just one small paragraph on one page can have just as much of an impact as one chapter lasting 8 pages long.
The first half of the book in Jesus' POV of his betrayal, crucifixtion and ressurection. Now, I know this is a piece of fiction as we don't actually know what He was thinking or feeling during those moments of pain and suffering, but I tell you what, it was written in such a way that gave me goosebumps and made me feel like I was there, actually seeing and thinking what Jesus was going through. Such a fantastic piece of writing by Gene!
The second half of the book consists of all four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) put together in historical, chronological order following the Betrayal, crucifixtion and ressurection of Jesus Christ.
As a Christian, I found this book very touching and humbling. Jesus went through so much pain and hurt and yet, even at the last moment, when he was consumed by death, disfiguration and the stench of sin, He still looked at each one of us through space and time, to the past, present and future, and said, without malice or hatred or bitterness but love, compassion and grace "I did this for YOU, because I love YOU, Follow me"
I think even if you aren't a Christian or even perhaps unsure of where you find yourselves and are searching, this is a great book to pick up to get another view point, another take on the sacrifice of Jesus.
If I took anything from this book, anything at all, it's that no one is too flawed, beyond saving, not worthy, to recieve grace and redemption and eternal life. Jesus came for the Whosoever and it was for the whosoever that He suffered to the point of death, ' even death on a cross'
And lets not forget, HE IS RISEN!
Much Love,
Nataliereadz
For anyone who is familiar with Gene Edwards' books, they will know that the books are short, sharp and to the point, not forgetting powerful. Just one small paragraph on one page can have just as much of an impact as one chapter lasting 8 pages long.
The first half of the book in Jesus' POV of his betrayal, crucifixtion and ressurection. Now, I know this is a piece of fiction as we don't actually know what He was thinking or feeling during those moments of pain and suffering, but I tell you what, it was written in such a way that gave me goosebumps and made me feel like I was there, actually seeing and thinking what Jesus was going through. Such a fantastic piece of writing by Gene!
The second half of the book consists of all four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) put together in historical, chronological order following the Betrayal, crucifixtion and ressurection of Jesus Christ.
As a Christian, I found this book very touching and humbling. Jesus went through so much pain and hurt and yet, even at the last moment, when he was consumed by death, disfiguration and the stench of sin, He still looked at each one of us through space and time, to the past, present and future, and said, without malice or hatred or bitterness but love, compassion and grace "I did this for YOU, because I love YOU, Follow me"
I think even if you aren't a Christian or even perhaps unsure of where you find yourselves and are searching, this is a great book to pick up to get another view point, another take on the sacrifice of Jesus.
If I took anything from this book, anything at all, it's that no one is too flawed, beyond saving, not worthy, to recieve grace and redemption and eternal life. Jesus came for the Whosoever and it was for the whosoever that He suffered to the point of death, ' even death on a cross'
And lets not forget, HE IS RISEN!
Much Love,
Nataliereadz
February 25, 2018
This book attempts to give us an insight into thoughts of Christ during His Passion. The purpose is to lead us to reflect on what Jesus may have been thinking or feeling, and what His surroundings might have been like: transporting us into the days of Christ's crucifixion.
Although the goal of the book is commendable, and at times it invited reflection on Jesus' crucifixion, the book ultimately fails at its goal. It is filled with doctrinal inaccuracies, anachronisms, and fails to transport you to Israel in Jesus' times because of its vague descriptions and lack of depth. It deserves more context, and apart from its smooth syntax and grammar: it is poorly written.
That would be fine, were it not for the doctrinal errors in the book: most of which are found in the fictional account of Jesus' encounter with the personifications of: Sin, Worldliness, Law, and Lucifer. These conversations are unbiblical, and misleading: sin is personified as the one to blame for all the worlds problems (as if men are its victims), the Law is illustrated as abolished (Jesus clearly states He fulfills the Law, not abolish it; furthermore the Law is good and it represents God's righteousness, it is not the devil's instrument, and it is meant to lead us to repentance —to recognize our need of grace— rather than to destroy us), along with other problems.
Although the fictional part of the book has a serious amount of problems (go to the Bible for truth, not Gene Edwards), it provides a remedy in the end by providing a biblical narrative of Christ's Passion with the Gospels as a guide. This is the narrative you (as the author did) should cling to as a guide: it is faithful to the text, it is smooth reading, and it represents what REALLY happened.
I would not recommend reading this book, unless you have knowledge of Scriptures.
Although the goal of the book is commendable, and at times it invited reflection on Jesus' crucifixion, the book ultimately fails at its goal. It is filled with doctrinal inaccuracies, anachronisms, and fails to transport you to Israel in Jesus' times because of its vague descriptions and lack of depth. It deserves more context, and apart from its smooth syntax and grammar: it is poorly written.
That would be fine, were it not for the doctrinal errors in the book: most of which are found in the fictional account of Jesus' encounter with the personifications of: Sin, Worldliness, Law, and Lucifer. These conversations are unbiblical, and misleading: sin is personified as the one to blame for all the worlds problems (as if men are its victims), the Law is illustrated as abolished (Jesus clearly states He fulfills the Law, not abolish it; furthermore the Law is good and it represents God's righteousness, it is not the devil's instrument, and it is meant to lead us to repentance —to recognize our need of grace— rather than to destroy us), along with other problems.
Although the fictional part of the book has a serious amount of problems (go to the Bible for truth, not Gene Edwards), it provides a remedy in the end by providing a biblical narrative of Christ's Passion with the Gospels as a guide. This is the narrative you (as the author did) should cling to as a guide: it is faithful to the text, it is smooth reading, and it represents what REALLY happened.
I would not recommend reading this book, unless you have knowledge of Scriptures.
April 7, 2022
Revelation
This is a great book shedding light before the crucifixion and while it happend. I had an idea that maybe angels surrounded the area of the skull. Watching how He is crucified. I love the way it's written how death and sin etc had to cling onto Him to die with Him. I can see how this can be true. Total darkness, lighting, and complete destruction in the 2nd realm. Things we don't see in the physical. But even a greater Revelation is what happend in the tomb for 3 days and How the invincible realms, all angels, 24 elders, angels, cherubim and seraphim, etc were involved the 3 days and the 3 nights. How He in those 3 days and night conquered hades and many other places of darkness taking back the 🔑, restoring Adam and all thenother saints. This book will do great with a second book. I could see jow this book could be through His eyes. But in order to know this is to experience the truth as the Holy Spirit will lead us into many Revelation. This book however did open my eyes. I read in the dead sea scrolls that we have two spirits. Spirit of truth and spirit of error. Not really understanding it i prayed about it for about a week. Wanting to know about these two spirits. Then this book revealed to me the Spirit of truth and therefor I understand also the spirit of error. This book is sad and deep. And if anyone want to understand the perspective of any written book we need to make our own assumption and trust the Holy Spirit (Spirit of Truth) to reveal it to us.
Things a great read. Thank-you
This is a great book shedding light before the crucifixion and while it happend. I had an idea that maybe angels surrounded the area of the skull. Watching how He is crucified. I love the way it's written how death and sin etc had to cling onto Him to die with Him. I can see how this can be true. Total darkness, lighting, and complete destruction in the 2nd realm. Things we don't see in the physical. But even a greater Revelation is what happend in the tomb for 3 days and How the invincible realms, all angels, 24 elders, angels, cherubim and seraphim, etc were involved the 3 days and the 3 nights. How He in those 3 days and night conquered hades and many other places of darkness taking back the 🔑, restoring Adam and all thenother saints. This book will do great with a second book. I could see jow this book could be through His eyes. But in order to know this is to experience the truth as the Holy Spirit will lead us into many Revelation. This book however did open my eyes. I read in the dead sea scrolls that we have two spirits. Spirit of truth and spirit of error. Not really understanding it i prayed about it for about a week. Wanting to know about these two spirits. Then this book revealed to me the Spirit of truth and therefor I understand also the spirit of error. This book is sad and deep. And if anyone want to understand the perspective of any written book we need to make our own assumption and trust the Holy Spirit (Spirit of Truth) to reveal it to us.
Things a great read. Thank-you
August 17, 2021
La historia de la crucifixión narrada por el mismo que colgó del madero. Te da una perspectiva de lo que pudo estar pensando y sintiendo Jesús aquél día. Una visión de cosas que tal vez hemos pasado por alto, porque sucedieron en el mundo invisible... Como historia, es conmovedora y además hay varias enseñanzas espirituales que se desprenden de ella.
Con este tipo de libros hay que tener mucho cuidado, porque se corre el riesgo de creer que todo ocurrió tal como se narró, cuando la realidad es que, para llenar algunos huecos, el autor se tomó algunas libertades. Como documentos históricos y fiables solo están los evangelios bíblicos (que ya pasaron por un proceso de "certificación" por eruditos del tema). No obstante, creo que es bueno analizar la visión de Gene Edwards, que tiene estudios teológicos.
Me hubiera gustado que no fuera tan corto, y que desarrollara a los personajes y las escenas con más detalle. Otro "pero" que le pongo es que encontré algunos errores de redacción, por ejemplo diálogos hechos con ralla en unas partes y con comillas en otras, sin ningún tipo de justificación. Quizá se por la traducción.
Me gustó y lo recomiendo.
Con este tipo de libros hay que tener mucho cuidado, porque se corre el riesgo de creer que todo ocurrió tal como se narró, cuando la realidad es que, para llenar algunos huecos, el autor se tomó algunas libertades. Como documentos históricos y fiables solo están los evangelios bíblicos (que ya pasaron por un proceso de "certificación" por eruditos del tema). No obstante, creo que es bueno analizar la visión de Gene Edwards, que tiene estudios teológicos.
Me hubiera gustado que no fuera tan corto, y que desarrollara a los personajes y las escenas con más detalle. Otro "pero" que le pongo es que encontré algunos errores de redacción, por ejemplo diálogos hechos con ralla en unas partes y con comillas en otras, sin ningún tipo de justificación. Quizá se por la traducción.
Me gustó y lo recomiendo.
August 20, 2019
J E S U S.
Edwards wonderfully wrote this two-part book about Jesus’ crucifixion from the first-person perspective of Jesus. A bold move, but beautifully done. The first part reads like a novel and is saturated in scripture. Edwards then tells the resurrection story in part two by compiling all four gospel accounts into one. Read it. A powerful, moving piece that reignited my wonder at the gospel.
Edwards wonderfully wrote this two-part book about Jesus’ crucifixion from the first-person perspective of Jesus. A bold move, but beautifully done. The first part reads like a novel and is saturated in scripture. Edwards then tells the resurrection story in part two by compiling all four gospel accounts into one. Read it. A powerful, moving piece that reignited my wonder at the gospel.
June 2, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. I actually read it all in one day because I couldn't put it down. The imagery that came to mind while reading it, was quite interesting. Keep in mind this is "fiction" as the author couldn't actually know Jesus' thoughts; however, it was a new way to think about that fateful weekend.
December 27, 2018
My 2nd book I read by Mr. Edwards.
Like the first book "The Tale of the three Kings"
he had my attention from the beginning. I loved
the thoughts Jesus might have had during his
crucifixion and makes the great story very personal.
If you enjoyed other books by this Author you'll
enjoy this one. Quick read.
Like the first book "The Tale of the three Kings"
he had my attention from the beginning. I loved
the thoughts Jesus might have had during his
crucifixion and makes the great story very personal.
If you enjoyed other books by this Author you'll
enjoy this one. Quick read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 23, 2019
Interesting!
I liked this avenue! It made me really think about Easter differently, better. I've looked at Holy Week, even Lent, more seriously after reading this. I put myself in Jesus' sandals, if only for a few hours. Historical fiction, but made me pause and pray more than once.
I liked this avenue! It made me really think about Easter differently, better. I've looked at Holy Week, even Lent, more seriously after reading this. I put myself in Jesus' sandals, if only for a few hours. Historical fiction, but made me pause and pray more than once.
April 3, 2020
It was an interesting take on the final days of Jesus. I enjoyed the portion written in the first person, but found his chronological Scripture section at the end to be very confusing. There were parts of the account that didn’t match up with the Scripture at the end, but I would recommend this book for the different, thought-provoking perspective it gives to the reader.
April 17, 2023
I think this book is very misleading. I think that the concept of the book is phenomenal, but it isn’t theologically or biblically accurate at all. It should be made clear that the author took very creative liberties with the story of the Crucifixion and this is majority fiction. This could be so confusing for someone who isn’t quite as knowledgeable or is new to the faith.
November 3, 2017
The mind of Christ being crucified
While the scriptures tell of the days of Christ's passion, Gene Edwards reveals what went on behind the scenes and the possibilities of Christ's thoughts through it all and afterwards. Good read.
While the scriptures tell of the days of Christ's passion, Gene Edwards reveals what went on behind the scenes and the possibilities of Christ's thoughts through it all and afterwards. Good read.
April 19, 2020
You are there!
If you are looking for a book that will place you front and center to the events that took place on Good Friday look no further. It will enlighten your perspective on the events surrounding the death of the Lord
If you are looking for a book that will place you front and center to the events that took place on Good Friday look no further. It will enlighten your perspective on the events surrounding the death of the Lord
July 31, 2021
I love the concept behind the book - the last day in the life of Jesus as told by Himself. I think this can be a series with many different religious figures telling their own stories so to say. However, I don't think it was particularly successful in this case.
November 29, 2024
amazing
I loved this book some times it was a little hard to read imagining Jesus probably felt very like the way the book said he felt. But for me a believer in Jesus it was a fascinating read and warmed my heart.
I loved this book some times it was a little hard to read imagining Jesus probably felt very like the way the book said he felt. But for me a believer in Jesus it was a fascinating read and warmed my heart.
February 24, 2018
It's incredible to think about what calvary must have looked like through the eyes of our Savior. Definitely amazed by the Saviors love and by His obedience to the Father.
September 19, 2018
I think it was a different read. I liked it. It gives you much to think about.
November 17, 2018
The death and crucifixion
Part 1 written as a story. Part 2 written directly from the bible. Very thought provoking to read from Jesus' perspective.
Part 1 written as a story. Part 2 written directly from the bible. Very thought provoking to read from Jesus' perspective.
May 29, 2019
I am a huge fan of Gene. The way he writes these stories that reflect real truth is fascinating! This book was no different. It reads easy and quickly!
January 23, 2020
This book brings it home
July 27, 2020
There were some really thought provoking ideas in this book, but overall I had to constantly remind myself, “this is fiction not biblical truth.”
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August 3, 2021Brought the Crucifixion Day to life
August 6, 2021
Number #1 in Christology on Amazon.
This book tried to portray the last days before crucifixion on Jesus' point of view. The later pages was narration combined from the four gospels.
This book tried to portray the last days before crucifixion on Jesus' point of view. The later pages was narration combined from the four gospels.
May 11, 2022
What a powerful, moving account! I just read this alongside What Christ Suffered. It helps to fill in the gaps of what we cannot know….
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