The Falling of Dusk: The 2023 Lent Book

Paul Dominiak's Lent book explores doubt as an essential component of faith and true belief, using the seven last words of Jesus on the cross to show how it can be a refining fire of faith. It invites readers to reflect on their assumptions, anxieties, suspicions, and beliefs through unconventional meditation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Paul Dominiak's Lent book delves into the profound significance of doubt as a vital element of faith and genuine belief. For countless generations, Christian communities have pondered upon the seven last words of Jesus on the cross, which are compiled from various Gospel accounts of the crucifixion. These words continue to resonate with us in our contemporary times. In a world plagued by uncertainty and suspicion, Paul Dominiak embarks on a captivating exploration of how each of the seven last words addresses doubt as a catalyst for faith's refinement, rather than as its adversary. The Falling of Dusk engages in a critical dialogue with some of the foremost religious doubters, while also encompassing the vast tapestry of the Christian tradition and contemporary theological perspectives. Each chapter delves into a single last word spoken on the cross, unraveling the reasons why Christians should embrace a sense of suspicious doubt and how a suspicious Christianity can confront skeptics. This book is intended for individuals who hold diverse beliefs about faith, those who may be ambivalent towards it, and those who are seeking to explore their uncertainties through a Lenten meditation framework. Lent, in essence, serves as a disguised celebration of Easter.

Weight: 132g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472990471