Jesus Christ Rising Son

By Anthony Van

This cantata (without music) presents a biblical perspective to the closing scenes of a divine incarnation. This is the glorious sequel of what seemed like an ignominious defeat, to the small band of followers.
How, in a past retelling, the treacherous, deceitful and thieving traitor could be portrayed as the misunderstood protagonist, says more about the human mind than it does about the biblical record. When one strips transcendent love from the central drama of history, and tries to interpret a perfect sacrifice as a confused human tragedy, then, of course, the rising Son is overlooked. This story offers eternal hope and a solution for mankind’s fumbling about in the darkness of meaninglessness. Light and life are what Jesus came to bring; he did both when he conquered death and the grave.
In writing, each of these poems were associated with tunes in my head. Alas, I have no musical talent and those tunes will need to be rediscovered by anyone with the inclination.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Anthony Van
• Release date: Dec 17, 2022
• ISBN: 9781005067229

Anthony Van

What does a retired teacher do? Especially a teacher with a hyperactive imagination and ingrained work habits. Well this one writes. And being a Christian, each novel I have written necessarily is pieced together from a Christian perspective.I have a broad range of interests which include science and technology, mathematics, travel, sports and the interrelationship of people. Much of what intrigues me about people is that some pursue truth with the determination of a bloodhound while others almost ignore existential ideas and while away their short time spent on earth being distracted by people or pleasures or possessions or power.Writing is a hobby. It allows me to research and self educate, and it also permits me to refine my perspectives of concepts existential and theological.

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Jesus Christ Rising Son

A cantata for Easter—lyrics only

Published by Anthony Van at Smashwords

Copyright Anthony Van 2022

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Jesus Christ Rising Son - lyrics for a cantata

[SETS; moveable backdrops of cross, tomb(with moveable stone), upper room, garden, Emmaus Road, Galilee, A large boat prop,

[Centurion walks on stage (Narrator)…spotlight in darkness]

Narrator:

"Let me tell you a story that starts ending a life.

It looks like a tragedy filled with pain and strife.

And yet as I watched the message in his face

Said it was a victory, a story of grace

"A Roman centurion am I,

I’m trained in the art of war

Just standing and watching a man die

And I’m overcome with awe

"Surely this man is really a king

And surely he knows why he’s here

Surely his purpose is being fulfilled

His ev-ry word makes