Characters Around The Cross

Characters Around the Cross
by Tom Houston (Christian Focus, 2001)

From the battered shelves of Crappy Old Books comes a quietly powerful gem: Tom Houston’s Characters Around the Cross. In this updated and expanded edition, Houston does something remarkably simple—he brings to life the people who gathered at the foot of the Cross. With warmth and clarity, he illuminates figures like Judas, Peter, Pilate, Mary Magdalene, Joseph of Arimathea, Thomas, and more—each stepping out of the shadows of scripture and into vivid, relatable humanity. You’ll meet the wavering crowd, the calculating priests, the conflicted Pilate, the grieving Mary, and many others in ways that stir both heart and mind, offering fresh insights into their struggles, motivations, and transformations. It’s a thoughtful, accessible reflection that resonates across centuries—and it’s still selling for pocket change here at Crappy Old Books because sometimes, the best treasures are the ones patiently waiting to be discovered.*

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