Looks at St. Lukes's account of the crucifixion, painting the political, religious, and cultural background of the event and describes the sensitivities that shape Luke's view. It reads Luke's record without the prejudices that have long colored the way we see it. It also provides portrayals of many of the characters involved from Judas, to the High Priest to the Roman Governor Pontius Pilate. 'This book encourages us really to engage with not only St Luke's account of the Passion, but with the One at the centre of it all. It is a gentle book allowing a real encounter with the Crucified Christ to take place. It sets the scene and evokes a response of faith without defining too closely how each individual may respond. I look forward to using this book as part of my own observance of Holy Week 2004.' - Most Rev John Neill, Archbishop of Dublin. The Very Rev Matthew Byrne, formerly Dean of St Brigid's Cathedral, Kildare, lives in Co. Wicklow, Ireland