Age / Books & Bibles / Books & Media

Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

Name: Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told
Brand: Random House
Price: 17.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Sale price$17.00

Low stock: Less than 10 remaining

"Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told" by Brant Pitre delves into Jewish scripture to reveal the profound connection between Christ's Passion and the concept of a divine wedding. This compelling narrative transforms familiar Bible passages into a grand love story between Creator and creatures. Complete with a reader's guide and an excerpt from "The Case for Jesus," itâ€™s a thought-provoking follow-up to Pitre's previous acclaimed work. See more...

Quantity:

Product information Description

Based on extensive research in Jewish Scripture & teaching
Unlocking the secrets of the Cross & relationship of Christ to His Bride
Love story between the Creator & His Creatures
Reveals how dozens of familiar bible passages shed light on this great love story
Insightful, moving and beautiful work

The bestselling follow-up to Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist. Includes a reader’s guide and an excerpt from Pitre’s The Case for Jesus.
In Jesus the Bridegroom, Brant Pitre once again taps into the wells of Jewish Scripture and tradition, and unlocks the secrets of what is arguably the most well-known symbol of the Christian faith: the cross of Christ. In this thrilling exploration, Pitre shows how the suffering and death of Jesus was far more than a tragic Roman execution. Instead, the Passion of Christ was the fulfillment of ancient Jewish prophecies of a wedding, when the God of the universe would wed himself to humankind in an everlasting nuptial covenant.

To be sure, most Christians are familiar with the apostle Paul’s teaching that Christ is the ‘Bridegroom’ and the Church is the ‘Bride’. But what does this really mean? And what would ever possess Paul to compare the death of Christ to the love of a husband for his wife? If you would have been at the Crucifixion, with Jesus hanging there dying, is that how you would have described it? How could a first-century Jew like Paul, who knew how brutal Roman crucifixions were, have ever compared the execution of Jesus to a wedding? And why does he refer to this as the “great mystery” (Ephesians 5:32)?

As Pitre shows, the key to unlocking this mystery can be found by going back to Jewish Scripture and tradition and seeing the entire history of salvation, from Mount Sinai to Mount Calvary, as a divine love story between Creator and creature, between God and Israel, between Christ and his bride—a story that comes to its climax on the wood of a Roman cross. In the pages of Jesus the Bridegroom, dozens of familiar passages in the Bible—the Exodus, the Song of Songs, the Wedding at Cana, the Woman at the Well, the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and even the Second Coming at the End of Time—are suddenly transformed before our eyes. Indeed, when seen in the light of Jewish Scripture and tradition, the life of Christ is nothing less than the greatest love story ever told.

SKU: 1010898

Specs

Author: Brant Pitre
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback

Customer Care

Satisfaction Guaranteed

The Catholic Company is committed to your complete satisfaction. For over 27 years, we have proudly served our customers by offering meaningful, high-quality Catholic products that inspire and support your faith journey.

Our Promise to You:

We stand behind every product we sell with a commitment to your happiness. If you are not satisfied, we’ll work with you to make it right.
30-Day Return Policy: Most items can be returned within 30 days of purchase. Simply reach out to our dedicated customer service team to initiate your return.
Guardian Angel Protection: Choose this optional coverage at checkout, and if your item is lost, damaged, or stolen, we’ve got you covered.

Your satisfaction and trust are important to us. Contact us by email, phone, or live chat for assistance with any order, and rest assured—we’re here to help. Thank you for choosing The Catholic Company to be part of your faith journey.