The Difficult Words of Jesus, by Amy-Jill Levine Colour_Amber 75 inches - 9

75 inches - 9

David Ford and Malcolm Guite

This image has been Re-drawn from the statue in the Holy House

and captures various encounters - sad

with a Kelham-down-under and many novices

The Difficult Words of Jesus, by Amy-Jill Levine Colour_Amber 75 inches - 9As well as telling parables and stories, giving teachings on how to discern questions of ethics and human nature, and offering beatitudes for comfort and encouragement, Jesus also spoke words and flung insults that followers then and now have found difficult, to say the least. He instructs disciples to hate members of their own families (Luke 14: 26), warns that unending fire awaits some people, says body parts should be cut off if they offend. He