Setting Our Hearts Upon the Deep: Acknowledging Lament in Christian Life, Worship, and Thought

by Henry L Novello

In Christian churches, the "Why Lord?" and "How long Lord?" prayers of the Jewish lament tradition have fallen silent. This is astonishing given that Jesus' fidelity to the cause of God culminates in his lament cry on Calvary, which was "heard" by God (Heb 5:7), who did not hide his face (Ps 22:24) but responded by raising him up in glory. In Christ's paschal mystery, grief (lament) and joy (praise) are inextricably intertwined. So why is lament not...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1666752924
• ISBN13: 9781666752922
• Release Date: December 2022
• Publisher: Pickwick Publications
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"