Contact: Josiah Williams, Publicist, WinePress Publishing, 360-802-9758, josiah@winepresspublishing.com

ENUMCLAW, Wash., May 2, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- There are a surprising number of similarities between the issues faced by those whose lives intersected with Jesus Christ at the apex of His life on earth and modern-day men and women. Understanding what the Word of God has to say about those ancient concerns and then applying those principles to today's challenges is the basis for a closer walk with Jesus Christ and the theme of Dr. Robert Wilkerson's new book, "Characters of the Crucifixion."

Each chapter of Dr. Wilkerson's book examines what the Bible says about those who directly participated in Christ's trial and crucifixion, as well as those who watched from a distance. From Caiaphas the High Priest, to Barabbas the criminal, to doubting Thomas, each character is analyzed to determine the reasons for their actions and parallels are made to today's headlines or what's happening in the local church on any given Sunday. Not your typical devotional collection of inspiring poems and succinct words of wisdom, "Characters of the Crucifixion" is a collection of hard-hitting evangelistic essays that confront, reprove, and challenge the reader to progress from where they are to where they should be.

Dr. Robert Wilkerson has served as a pastor and evangelist for over fifty years. He earned an MDiv and a DMin from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and has published many items in periodicals and newspapers. The Lord's leading and Dr. Wilkerson's strong conviction that knowing the truth of God brings about changed lives brought about the creation of this book.

For more information, to request a review copy, or to schedule an interview, please contact Josiah Williams by phone at 360-802-9758, by email at josiah@winepresspublishing.com, or by fax at 360-802-9992. To purchase a copy of this book visit www.winepressbooks.com or call 877-421-7323.