The Hour is Come, Andrew Nunn

The Hour is Come: Passion is Real Time

Andrew Nunn, SCM Press (2021)

RRP £12.99

Have you ever asked yourself, what day of the week the widow dropped her two coins into the temple treasury? Or when the disciples found the man carrying the water jar, who would show them the way to the upper room? In this fascinating book of devotional reflections, Andrew Nunn has put together the well-known events of the last week of Jesus’ life in a fresh and fascinating way. Starting on the Saturday before Palm Sunday and ending at Pentecost. The reflections focus in on key hours in the last week of Jesus’ life, then week by week through the weeks after Easter and ending, finally, with three reflections on Pentecost Sunday.

Although we can’t be sure exactly when each event happened in this last week of Jesus’ life, looking at the events in detail and reflecting on when they might have happened brings a fresh insight to the story. In particular, it allows us to appreciate the growing tension as Jesus’ death comes ever closer and the slow realization, in the hearts of Jesus’ disciples, of what the resurrection meant. Each section is very short – no longer than two pages long – and includes a passage from the Bible, some help into reflection and a prayer. It is a wonderful resource with so much to think about and reflect on. It will be well worth praying with in the lead up to Easter and beyond.

It comes highly recommended from me for anyone who would like to take time to get into the details of the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection.

[reviewer] Paula Gooder

Dr Paula Gooder is a writer and lecturer in Biblical Studies. She is currently the Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral in London.Reviewed by Esther Longe