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The sayings of Jesus on the cross (sometimes called the Seven Last Words from the Cross) are seven expressions biblically attributed to Jesus during his crucifixion. Traditionally, the brief sayings have been called "words". The seven sayings are gathered from the four canonical gospels. [1] [2] In Matthew and Mark, Jesus cries out to God.
"The Crucifixion" from Jesus Christ Superstar (1969), by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber; Douglas Allanbrook The Seven Last Words for mezzo-soprano, baritone, chorus and orchestra (1970) Sofia Gubaidulina Sieben Worte for cello, bayan, and strings (1982) James MacMillan: Seven Last Words from the Cross, cantata for choir and strings (1993)
Boromir is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium. He appears in the first two volumes of The Lord of the Rings (The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers), and is mentioned in the last volume, The Return of the King. He was the heir of Denethor II (the 26th Steward of Gondor) and the elder brother of Faramir.
The seven meditations on the Last Words are excerpted from all four gospels. The "Earthquake" movement derives from Matthew 27:51ff. Much of the work is consolatory, but the "Earthquake" brings a contrasting element of supernatural intervention—the orchestra is asked to play presto e con tutta la forza—and closes with the only fortississimo (triple forte) in the piece.
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The preceding Introitus and closing Conclusio are the first and last stanzas of the hymn "Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund", written by Johann Böschenstein (1472–1539). The hymn already contains a reflection on the Seven Words. [7] In the following text and translation, the intervening text of the Evangelists, also set to be sung, is not shown. [8]
Both Eastern and Western cultural traditions ascribe special significance to words uttered at or near death, [4] but the form and content of reported last words may depend on cultural context. There is a tradition in Hindu and Buddhist cultures of an expectation of a meaningful farewell statement; Zen monks by long custom are expected to ...
Verse 5 (KJV) is quoted in Luke 23:46, as the last words of Jesus before he dies. [20] Saint Stephen prays a similar but modified version of Psalm 31:6 in Acts 7:59 "Lord Jesus receive my spirit". [21] Stephen also prays for forgiveness for those causing his death, as Jesus did.