Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ
$46.99
One of the key sources of Mel Gibson's film, The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ is the record of the visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich (1774-1824), a German nun who displayed the stigmata. Her narrative of the crucifixion...
Available in other Formats
Out of Stock
Available to OrderYou May Also Like
One of the key sources of Mel Gibson's film, The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ is the record of the visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich (1774-1824), a German nun who displayed the stigmata. Her narrative of the crucifixion is both more violent and detailed than the version recorded in the Gospels. Influenced by Medieval depictions of the Passion, Emmerichs version is both disturbing and beautiful. Discover the source of the controversy for yourself.
-Publisher
Faithful to the Bible story of the Passion and death of Jesus, it fills in many details and is edifying and inspiring beyond belief. It will melt a heart of stone. This book is the best on the Passion we have seen. It is also wonderful on the Blessed Mother's role in our redemption. Includes a short biography of Sr. Emmerich.
-Publisher
PRODUCT DETAIL
- Catalogue Code 210199
- Product Code 0895552108
- EANÂ 9780895552105
- Pages 406
- Department Academic
- Category Theology
- Sub-Category Roman Catholicism
- Publisher Tan Books & Publishers
- Publication Date Feb 1994
- Sales Rank 18524
- Dimensions 215 x 139 x 25mm
- Weight 0.567kg
Anne Catherine Emmerich
Anne Catherine Emmerich (1774-1824) Born of poor parents in northern Germany, Anne Emmerich joined a convent at the age of 28, after years of working as a seamstress and servant. As a nun of the Order of St. Augustine, she eventually was confined to her bed due to failing health. She spontaneously displayed the stigmata (the wounds of Jesus on her hands and side), and was subject to extended visions of the life of Jesus. Her visions were recorded by the poet Klemens Maria Brentano, and published after her death in three books: The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ (1833), The Life of T
Bestsellers in Theology
