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The Hope of Glory by Jon Meacham — WisdomDeck honest review
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The Hope of Glory

by Jon Meacham

Meditations on the seven last words of Jesus, from a historian and Episcopal lay reader. Short, literate Lenten reading.

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  1. Seven words, seven meditations.
  2. History and faith together.
  3. Hope through suffering.

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Meacham on the cross.

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