{"product_id":"the-characters-of-easter-the-villains-heroes-cowards-and-crooks-who-witnessed-historys-biggest-miracle-9780802423641","title":"The Characters of Easter: The Villains, Heroes, Cowards, and Crooks Who Witnessed History's Biggest Miracle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeet the unlikely people who witnessed history's greatest event.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Easter, the Son of God took on the world's sin and defeated the devil, death, and grave. How is it, then, that history's most glorious moment is surrounded by fearful fishermen, despised tax collectors, marginalized women, feeble politicians, and traitorous friends?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn\u003ci\u003e The Characters of Easter\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll become acquainted with the unlikely collection of ordinary people who witnessed the miracle of Christ's death and resurrection. Enter their stories and ultimately draw closer to Christ Himself as you encounter His Passion through their experiences. Take a journey back to first-century Palestine and walk in the shoes of legendary people like Simon Peter, Judas, Pilate, John, Mary Magdalene and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides a fresh approach to the Lenten season and can be used as a devotional or study for both individuals and groups. Once you've learned about the characters of Easter, meet those who witnessed the birth of Christ in the companion title \u003ci\u003eThe Characters of Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDANIEL DARLING\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, pastor, and leader. He was recently appointed as the director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dan is a bestselling author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Original Jesus, The Dignity Revolution, The Characters of Christmas, The Characters of Easter\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA Way With Words\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the general editor, along with Trillia Newbell, of a small group study on racial reconciliation, \u003ci\u003eThe Church and the Racial Divide\u003c\/i\u003e and is a contributor to \u003ci\u003eThe Worldview Study Bible\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDan is an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in numerous publications. He is a columnist for \u003ci\u003eWorld Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, and a regular contributor to \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e. His work is often featured in \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Gospel Coalition\u003c\/i\u003e and his op-eds have appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post, CNN, Washington Times, Time, Huffington Post, National Review, First Things\u003c\/i\u003e, and other leading outlets. \u003ci\u003ePublisher's Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e called his writing style \"substantive and punchy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDan speaks and preaches around the country and is regularly interviewed on radio and television, including MSNBC's Morning Joe, CNN, and Fox. He is the host of a popular weekly podcast \u003ci\u003eThe Way Home\u003c\/i\u003e where he interviews Christian leaders, politicians, and journalists. He holds a bachelor's degree in pastoral ministry from Dayspring Bible College, has studied at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and is a graduate of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served churches in Illinois and Tennessee. He and his wife Angela have four children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Moody Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50519973724434,"sku":"9780802423641","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_041e5ce4-7393-4c07-adbf-91561f6626ab.jpg?v=1731072988","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-characters-of-easter-the-villains-heroes-cowards-and-crooks-who-witnessed-historys-biggest-miracle-9780802423641","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}