Calvary Or The Death Of Christ

Calvary or The Death of Christ: A Poem in Eight Books is a religious epic poem written by Richard Cumberland in 1792. The poem tells the story of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, from his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane to his death on the cross and subsequent burial. The poem is divided into eight books, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the story. Book One sets the scene in the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus is betrayed by Judas and arrested by the Roman soldiers. Book Two describes the trial of Jesus before Pontius Pilate, while Book Three tells of his journey to the cross. Books Four and Five describe the crucifixion itself, including the mocking of Jesus by the Roman soldiers and the final moments of his life. Book Six tells of his burial, while Book Seven describes the reaction of his followers and the events that followed his death. Finally, Book Eight reflects on the significance of Christ's sacrifice and the redemption it offers to humanity.Throughout the poem, Cumberland uses vivid and emotive language to bring the story to life, and to explore the themes of sacrifice, redemption, and faith. The poem is written in rhyming couplets and is heavily influenced by the style of the epic poets of ancient Greece and Rome. Overall, Calvary or The Death of Christ is a powerful and moving work that offers a poetic retelling of one of the most important events in Christian history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.