The Art of Advent

Author: Jane Williams
Publisher: SPCK
ISBN: 0281071705
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 161

Book Description
Join Jane Williams on a journey from Advent to Epiphany, and discover the timeless wisdom to be found in some of the world’s greatest paintings. Illustrated in full colour with nearly forty famous and lesser-known masterpieces of Western art, this beautiful book will lead you into a deeply prayerful response to all that these paintings convey to the discerning eye.

An Advent Book of Days

Author: Gregory K. Cameron
Publisher: Canterbury Press
ISBN: 178622268X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
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. 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.

The Advent Book

Author: Jack Stockman
Publisher: Crossway Bibles
ISBN: 9781581345315
Category : Advent
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Lift the flaps to discover the story of Advent.

Shadow and Light

Author: Tsh Oxenreider
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 073698061X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Celebrate a Season of Wonder and Waiting Though the holidays are often jam-packed with busyness, the weeks leading up to Yuletide are still a time to reflect on the miracle of Jesus’s birth. Shadow and Light is a concise and customizable guide for the Advent season to help you rediscover your childlike wonder and contemplate the sacred gift we celebrate in the Christmas season. From bestselling author Tsh Oxenreider, Shadow and Light is a rich yet approachable experience that invites you to explore the historical meaning of Advent. Drawing from liturgical tradition, Tsh provides fresh insights for new and longtime believers alike. Each day includes Scripture, a reflection, a question, and a simple activity to engage the senses, such as lighting candles, listening to music, and viewing artwork both old and new. Let yourself break away from the hustle and bustle of crafts, cookies, and Christmas parties, and receive your invitation to remember the quiet focus of our celebration. Shadow and Light will help you reclaim the holiday season as a time to remember Jesus’s first coming, and to long for his one-day return.

Christmas Is Coming! An Advent Book

Author: Chronicle Books
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1797204114
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 70

Book Description
Every day of December brings a delightful new Christmas tradition in this unique advent book. Each day features a festive activity to countdown towards Christmas. It might be a recipe for a delicious homemade treat, instructions for a cozy craft, a game to play, a carol to sing, or a beautifully illustrated story to read with the whole family. This inviting twist on the traditional advent calendar is perfect for families who love to put their own spin on celebrating the holidays • Offers fun-filled activity based advent calendar for families • Designed to be shared together year after year • Beautifully illustrated with accessible and stylish images Fans of Once Upon a Magic Book and Cookie Advent Cookbook will love this book. This book is perfect for: • Anyone who celebrates Christmas • Families who love holiday traditions • Parents, grandparents, and gift givers

All Creation Waits

Author: Gayle Boss
Publisher: Paraclete Press
ISBN: 1612618790
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 75

Book Description
Open a window each day of Advent onto the natural world.

The Art of Advent

Author: Brenda Bogart
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This book is a 40-day journey together through the Advent season with art, scriptures, and the written word. "Advent" simply means the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. Christmas is the advent of Jesus Christ into the world. Your world. And mine. I encourage you to set aside time for the 40 days leading up to Christmas Day to prepare your heart and mind for this special season. May this book inspire and encourage you anytime of the year and become an experience you can enjoy over and over again.

The Art of Lent

Author: Sister Wendy Beckett
Publisher: SPCK
ISBN: 0281078564
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 134

Book Description
Join Sister Wendy on a journey through Lent, and discover the timeless wisdom to be found in some of the world’s greatest paintings. Illustrated in full colour with over forty famous and lesser-known masterpieces of Western art, this beautiful book will lead you into a deeply prayerful response to all that these paintings convey to the discerning eye. ‘For those who want to appreciate the spirituality behind some of the world’s greatest works of art, this book will be hugely inspiring – not only during Lent but at any time of the year.’ Dr Janina Ramirez, art historian and broadcaster

The Reed of God

Author: Caryll Houselander
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 126

Book Description
The Reed of God is an inspirational classic written by a British Roman Catholic ecclesiastical artist, Caryll Houselander. This book contains a beautiful meditation on Mary, Mother of God and so much more. Reading this book will bring you closer to Our Blessed Mother, and hence, to Christ Himself. Filled with lyrical prose and touching analogies, the author shows how Mary was the "Reed of God" and that we are all vessels waiting to do God's work, and carrying Christ within us.

The Gospel Advent Book

Author: Chris Chavez
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781632963147
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184

Book Description
"The Gospel Advent Book" is a unique family devotional that will greatly enrich your family's holiday season. Along with incredible artwork, each day has multiple components working together to help you make Advent special.