The passionate melodies ring in the soul long after the sound is over.
author: Nancy Faus, Professor, Bethany Theological Seminary
Thirty years ago I was amazed as I listened to St. Judas Passion. Now, listening again to this exciting anniversary edition brings back many powerful memories. The passionate melodies ring in the soul long after the actual sound is over.
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With great music and dramatic plot we come to terms with betrayal.
author: Dr. Robert W. Neff, former Professor, Bethany Seminary, Juniata
St. Judas Passion brings a personality to life that most Christians perfer to ignore. Steve Engle assists us in reflecting about a tragic human being with sensitivity and candor. With great music and dramatic plot we come to terms with betrayal. Judas is not malicious but misguided, not a monster but an ordinary Judean. The listener will relive the biblical story with new passion.
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"Jerusalem" and the cry of the crowd are etched deep in my memory
author: Rev. Chris Bowman, 2003 Annual Conference Moderator
The original LP was played countless times in our home. Now I can hear it again on CD without the pops and scratches.
Several scores carry a retro, 70's feel while others are timeless. The new song (Shalom) fits well and speaks poignantly to our world today where our own passion to "force God's hand" is often at the heart of our betrayal of Jesus.
Jesus singing "Jerusalem" and the cry of the crowd singing "Jesus save us from Judas" are etched deep in my memory.
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creative, imaginative, reverent
author: Norman L. Harsh, FL
The St. Judas CD is a creative, imaginative and reverent piece of work and I'm glad it will continue to be available for this millennium.
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