Two Other Men

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Profound lessons from the crucified thieves in Luke’s gospel What do the final words of the three crucified men reveal about Jesus’ love and mercy? Reflects on St Luke's regular use of contrasting pairs, particularly in the parable of the Prodigal Son Draws on apocryphal texts, iconography, ancient Christian poetry and contemporary writings, to explore themes Parallels the three crosses with the triad of our fallen world, the perfect Kingdom of God and the hope of salvation Considers the fate of the impenitent thief in light of St Luke's wider gospel