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My Top 5 Books on Advent

Paul-Gordon Chandler, author of Songs in Waiting | posted 12/01/2009 10:21AM

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Immanuel: The Coming of Jesus in Art and the Bible
By Hans-Ruedi Weber (Eerdmans)

This unique presentation weaves together the perspectives of the four Gospel writers with insights from artists, prayers, and hymns from around the world. It provides a glimpse through many centuries and cultures of God's coming among us.

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Simply Wait: Cultivating Stillness in the Season of Advent
By Pamela Hawkins (Upper Room)

Let this book walk you through the Advent and Christmas seasons on your own or with a small group. Through thoughtful themes and reflections, engaging questions, and meditative prayers, this book highlights a deeper dimension in the quest for meaning.

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Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas
By Various Authors (Orbis Books)

With daily readings from Advent through Epiphany, this book compiles the writings of C. S. Lewis, Madeleine L'Engle, Thomas Merton, Henri Nouwen, Kathleen Norris, Annie Dillard, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Bernard of Clairvaux, Martin Luther, and T. S. Eliot.

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Advent with Evelyn Underhill
By Christopher Webber, Ed. (Morehouse Publishing)

These inspirational daily readings for Advent through Epiphany offer the opportunity for spiritual reflection and growth through the timeless writings of Christian mystic Evelyn Underhill.

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The Day Christ Was Born: The True Account of the First 24 Hours of Jesus' Life
By Jim Bishop (HarperOne)

For something different this season, re-live the biblical journey to Bethlehem, the first Christmas night, the visits of the shepherds and Magi, the flight into Egypt, and the quiet, joyous return through the rich narration of this republished classic.

Paul-Gordon Chandler is rector of the Church of St. John the Baptist in Cairo and author of Songs in Waiting.

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churchgoer

December 05, 2009 8:31am

couldn't agree more... I wish I knew about things like this sooner (though I already knew about a couple of these -- a simple amazon search was enough), but it's good to know they are recommended. I found this to be a good Advent online devotional: http://www.hopeandhealing.org/contentPage.aspx?resource_id=3 72 also, I wish there were better Advent resources all around.

pastormoc

December 02, 2009 7:46am

I agree with Carol Ann K. I've been getting a lot of ads and articles from multiple groups for Advent that would have been a lot more helpful 2-3 months ago. I guess Advent/Christmas snuck up on everyone this year :) I'll just tuck away all these ideas for next year.

Carol Ann K.

December 01, 2009 3:08pm

this article would have been useful 2-3 weeks ago. it's after the fact now.

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