Looks at St. Lukes's account of the crucifixion, painting the political, religious, and cultural background of the event and describes the sensitivities that shape Luke's view. It reads Luke's record without the prejudices that have long colored the way we see it. It also provides portrayals of many of the characters involved from Judas, to the High Priest to the Roman Governor Pontius Pilate. 'This book encourages us really to engage with not only...