Notes on an Execution

'Rhidian Brook tells the story of Holy Week as you have never heard it before. He draws you into the inner life of the first followers of Jesus, reclaims Christianity as an adventure of the spirit, and brings the whole thing alive again. He is a master storyteller re-narrating the greatest story ever told.' -- Giles Fraser, vicar, broadcaster and author of Chosen: Lost and found between Christianity and Judaism 'In a contemporary informal style this eyewitness account invites the reader to walk with Jesus in his last days and experience anew the power of his resurrection. A vivid retelling which brings fresh life to a familiar story.' -- Richard Harries, former Bishop of Oxford and author of Hearing God in Poetry 'Rhidian's reflections offer a unique and deeply personal lens through which to experience the tumultuous final days of Jesus. By inviting us to ""unknow what we know"", he masterfully empowers his readers to walk alongside the disciples, feeling the bewilderment, the hope and the eventual sorrow and joy as events unfold. This book is not merely a recounting; it is an invitation to inhabit the story, making it a vital companion for anyone seeking a more immediate and heartfelt understanding of Christ's passion and resurrection.' -- The Most Revd Dr Hosam E. Naoum, Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem 'Rhidian Brook writes with such understanding of the human condition about the Saviour who is both human and God. We find ourselves written into this universal story, and there are questions which must be answered. This interpretation of the Passion opens up new vistas of the soul's journey through life towards death.' -- Richard Sewell, Dean of St George's Cathedral, Jerusalem 'With deft insight and lightness of touch Rhidian Brook lifts the Holy Week story from the reverence of the gospels and the solemnity of liturgy into direct and lively accounts of genuine interaction and moving encounter. This is an ideal account for a newcomer and a refreshing repristination for the over-familiar.' -- Sam Wells, vicar, broadcaster and author of Constructing an Incarnational Theology