The Darkness And The Dawn

Rating:
Summary: Very moving - a little rambling in places
Review: Charles Swindoll traces the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ in his book, The Darkness and the Dawn. He goes into detail about the events leading up to the crucifixion and the hypocrisy of the trials which convicted Jesus. He then describes what a crucifixion was truly like and explains the 7 last words of Christ and their significance to believers. The second half of the book, title "The Dawn" describes the ramifications of Christ's sacrifice and what it means to those who accept it as truth. This is a convincing book for unbelievers and a good lesson for believers.

Rating:
Summary: An inspiration to the believer and the unbeliever
Review: Charles Swindoll traces the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ in his book, The Darkness and the Dawn. He goes into detail about the events leading up to the crucifixion and the hypocrisy of the trials which convicted Jesus. He then describes what a crucifixion was truly like and explains the 7 last words of Christ and their significance to believers. The second half of the book, title "The Dawn" describes the ramifications of Christ's sacrifice and what it means to those who accept it as truth. This is a convincing book for unbelievers and a good lesson for believers.

Rating:
Summary: A book that will bring you to your knees
Review: Dr. Swindoll has written a book of the last hours of Christ on this earth. Beautifully written, this vivid description of man's anger toward God is demonstrated by the torment that Christ endured. His humanness is there for us to touch, as God He is there for us to revere. This is truly a book that will drive you to your knees - David B. Kiner, Albany, NY

Rating:
Summary: Very moving - a little rambling in places
Review: Swindoll does an excellent job of outlining the events surrounding the crucifixion, and at times, I was moved to tears. However, it seems that he had a word quota, because at other parts of the book, he just rambles. I also was very disappointed at several anti-Catholic comments, which prevented me from sharing this book with my Catholic friends. I was very enlightened by the information in the book despite my critical comments.

Rating:
Summary: not a classic. but still pretty good
Review: This book is not as substantial as it might first appear, since a great deal of its space - too much perhaps - is taken up with spiritual poetry. This can be finished easily in a week or less. I found the first part of the book had some very thoughtful and intelligently argued bible scholarship, especially the chapter on the Lord's suffering in the Garden at Gesethemane (sp?), and his precise knowledge of the original Greek is formidable. As the book progresses from the events preceding up to the crucifixion, to Easter, the literary style becomes increasingly anecdotal, evangelical, and sermonized. I found this latter part of the book rather wearing by the end. Had the scholarly tone been maintained throughout, the result would have been shorter, more cohesive, and perhaps less expensive. There was enough original insight to make this a worthwhile study, and at the half way point I was preparing to give this work an unqualified recommendation.

I think the front jacket is well designed and arresting, and serves its intended purpose.