Advent: This year's top titles! The Art of Christmas: Meditations on the Birth of Jesus
Jane Williams Jane’s meditations on the birth of Jesus take you deep into the story of the original Christmas as depicted in some of the world’s greatest paintings. These profoundly perceptive reflections on the different ways in which artists have imagined the Nativity will deepen and refresh your appreciation of the real meaning of Christmas, and the message of love, joy and peace that it speaks to all the world. Illustrated in stunning full colour, with famous and lesser-known Western masterpieces, and presented in a small, easily portable format, The Art of Christmas is ideal Advent reading for all art lovers, but also makes a wonderful Christmas gift. Jane Williams’ insightful meditations will not only help you rediscover the spiritual heart of Christmas, but will also give you a deeper, expanded appreciation of the skill and mastery behind these masterful paintings. Pb | 128 pgs | SPCK
REF 5222 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99
News of Great Joy: The Church Times Christmas Collection
Each year, the Christmas double issue of the Church Times offers a feast of seasonal reading. News of Great Joy draws together the best Christmas writing by outstanding authors and poets over twenty years to create an ideal Christmas gift and a wealth of material for all who preach or lead worship at Christmas. Including contributions from John Barton, Barbara Brown Taylor, Margaret Barker, Evelyn Underhill, Stephen Cottrell, Tom Wright and more. Pb | 320 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS
REF 5253 RRP £18.99 Aslan £16.99
Music of Eternity: Meditations for Advent with Evelyn Underhill
The Archbishop of York’s Advent
Book 2021 Dr Robyn Wrigley-Carr Beloved spiritual writer Evelyn Underhill believed that God does not just come to us at special times, but is always coming to us. But how do we recognise His coming and make ourselves open to it? In Music of Eternity, Robyn Wrigley-Carr shares a series of meditations exploring the nature of God’s comings. Skilfully weaving together Underhill’s writings with the psalms and short prayers, she shows how, as Christians, we can embrace God’s comings and be transformed by them in order to better love others. These Christian meditations will help you make the most of the Advent season and be more able to connect with God at all times. Pb | 192 pgs | SPCK
REF 5230 RRP £10.99 Aslan £8.99
An Advent Book of Days: Meeting the Characters of Christmas
Gregory K. Cameron An Advent Book of Days tells the stories of all the characters and creatures that make up the Christmas story, with daily prayers and reflections based on their experiences. Fully illustrated in colour, this rich, seasonal companion combines the Bible, history, art and legend to explore the story of the incarnation. Pb | 112 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS
REF 5231 RRP £9.99 Aslan £8.99
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