Scandalous: The Cross and Resurrection of Jesus
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Scandalous: The Cross and Resurrection of Jesus is a theological book by D. A. Carson that explores the meaning and significance of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection through biblical exposition.
All labels observed (1)
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| Scandalous: The Cross and Resurrection of Jesus canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Scandalous: The Cross and Resurrection of Jesus Context triple: [D. A. Carson, hasWrittenWork, Scandalous: The Cross and Resurrection of Jesus]
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A.
Jesus, Interrupted
"Jesus, Interrupted" is a popular-level book by biblical scholar Bart D. Ehrman that examines historical and scholarly perspectives on the New Testament and early Christianity, often challenging traditional beliefs.
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B.
Killing Jesus
"Killing Jesus" is a television film adaptation of Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard’s book that dramatizes the life and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth.
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C.
The Martyrdom of Jesus of Nazareth
The Martyrdom of Jesus of Nazareth is a 19th-century work of biblical criticism by Reform rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise that reinterprets the trial and death of Jesus from a Jewish historical perspective.
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D.
Jesus Was a Cross Maker
"Jesus Was a Cross Maker" is a 1971 folk-rock song by American singer-songwriter Judee Sill, noted for its intricate harmonies, spiritual themes, and enduring influence on later artists.
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E.
The Death of Jesus
The Death of Jesus is a philosophical novel by J. M. Coetzee that continues his allegorical exploration of childhood, identity, and morality begun in The Childhood of Jesus and The Schooldays of Jesus.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Scandalous: The Cross and Resurrection of Jesus Target entity description: Scandalous: The Cross and Resurrection of Jesus is a theological book by D. A. Carson that explores the meaning and significance of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection through biblical exposition.
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A.
Jesus, Interrupted
"Jesus, Interrupted" is a popular-level book by biblical scholar Bart D. Ehrman that examines historical and scholarly perspectives on the New Testament and early Christianity, often challenging traditional beliefs.
-
B.
Killing Jesus
"Killing Jesus" is a television film adaptation of Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard’s book that dramatizes the life and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth.
-
C.
The Martyrdom of Jesus of Nazareth
The Martyrdom of Jesus of Nazareth is a 19th-century work of biblical criticism by Reform rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise that reinterprets the trial and death of Jesus from a Jewish historical perspective.
-
D.
Jesus Was a Cross Maker
"Jesus Was a Cross Maker" is a 1971 folk-rock song by American singer-songwriter Judee Sill, noted for its intricate harmonies, spiritual themes, and enduring influence on later artists.
-
E.
The Death of Jesus
The Death of Jesus is a philosophical novel by J. M. Coetzee that continues his allegorical exploration of childhood, identity, and morality begun in The Childhood of Jesus and The Schooldays of Jesus.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian non-fiction book
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book about Jesus Christ ⓘ theological book ⓘ |
| author |
D. A. Carson
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Donald Arthur Carson ⓘ |
| basedOn | biblical texts ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
|
| focus |
meaning of the cross of Christ
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significance of the resurrection of Christ ⓘ |
| format | collection of expository messages ⓘ |
| genre |
biblical studies
ⓘ
theology ⓘ |
| hasForm |
e-book
ⓘ
print book ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
lay Christians
ⓘ
pastors ⓘ theology students ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
| subject |
Jesus Christ
ⓘ
New Testament theology ⓘ atonement ⓘ biblical exposition ⓘ crucifixion of Jesus ⓘ
linked to:
Crucifixion of Jesus
gospel narratives ⓘ resurrection of Jesus ⓘ |
| theme |
centrality of the cross in Christian faith
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historical reliability of the gospel accounts ⓘ scandal of the cross ⓘ victory of the resurrection ⓘ |
| theologicalPerspective |
Reformed
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evangelical ⓘ |
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