The Crucifixion of Jesus - Torture, Sexual Abuse, and the Scandal of the Cross (Hardcover)

Provides a unique and compelling examination of crucifixion as a form of sexual assault, probing ethical questions around this act unexplored before. Offers fascinating comparative anaylsis of contemporary forms of state terror and the torture of Jesus which encourages further discussion and research into a subject which is often shyed-away from. Fosters a deeper understanding of Jesus' experience which prompts more constructive ways of reading key concepts of resurrection and salvation.