Advent Preview The Art of Christmas: Meditations on the Birth of Jesus
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Jane Williams Jane Williams’ 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
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PRE-ORDER: Publishes 16th September
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 coming and be transformed by them in order to better love others.
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Full of rich warmth and encouragement, these Christian meditations will help you make the most of the Advent season and be more able to connect with God at all times. Set out in four parts to take you through Advent and with questions for reflection, this book can be used as a study for individuals or small groups to prepare for Christmas. Pb | 192 pgs | SPCK
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An Advent Book of Days: Meeting the Characters of Christmas
Gregory 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.
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For each day of Advent, we meet a character caught up in the drama of the nativity, from the archangel Gabriel to the ox and ass in the stable. We discover what their portrayal in scripture reveals about them, how they have been understood in history, what folk legends have accrued around them, and what their stories offer for faith and devotion today. This is a book to engage all the senses and the imagination, to be enjoyed slowly and to shed new light on the most famous and familiar story of all. Pb | 112 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS
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