The cry of Jesus on the cross described in the gospels of Mark and Matthew was a wail of pain and abandonment . many Christians have been scandalized by it. On one hand it’s an expression of the humanity of Jesus, while at the same time it links him with his Jewish heritage and the rich imagery of the psalms.
Italian theologian Gerard Rosse has examined the many meanings of Jesus’ cry. He first considers the historical question-whether these were truly the word of Jesus. If we assume they are, what do the words means? Was it merely a cry of despair, or does it reveal something of the relationship between Jesus and the One he called Abba? Theologically, what light does it cast on the inner life of the Trinity? Rosse also considers the reality of abandonment in the world today and what the outcry of Jesus reveals about our solidarity with all abandoned people.