Images of the Cross

This is the author's sixteenth book. Previous works, most of them on Scottish Catholic subjects, include histories, biographies, two historical novels and a book of children's stories. John is a graduate of Oxford and Glasgow Universities, a Secular Franciscan, a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre, and a former member of the Scottish Catholic Heritage Commission. He began writing after retiring from a career and education. He is married to Moira; they have six children and thirteen grandchildren and live in the West Lothian mining village of Addiewell.

• CONTENTSPreface 07Map of the Locations of the Crosses 101. The Crucifixion Panel of the Isenheim Altarpiece 132. The Golgotha of Jasna Gora 193. The Carfin Monstrance 354. The San Damiano Cross 455. The Moone High Cross 53

'In this short work John Watts considers and reflects on five presentations of Calvary, each representing different people, different viewpoints, but all agreeing in their message. There is something beautiful about all five. As writer and historian John never fails to capture our interest, and his latest work is no exception. It is a truly beautiful and inspiring book, well documented and theologically profound.'Sr Loyola Kelly OSF, former Superior General of the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception'In a change to his usual historical work, Dr John Watts offers us a wonderful series of personal meditations and reflections on how some artists have expressed themselves in their own times, by portraying the Passion and death of Jesus on the Cross. A highly personal and deeply spiritual insight into the mystery of the Redemption. Much to be recommended.'Dr Stephen Robson, Bishop Emeritus of Dunkeld