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| Watch For The Light: Readings For Advent And Christmas | 
 enlarge | Authors: Dietrich Bonhoeffer, John Donne, Meister Eckhart, T.s. Eliot, Gerard Manley Hopkins, C. S. Lewis, Thomas Merton, Archbishop Romero, Henri J.m. Nouwen, Philip Yancey
Publisher: Orbis Books
Category: Book
List Price: $16.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (14 reviews)
Sales Rank: 738
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 330
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 5 x 0.9
ISBN: 1570755418
Dewey Decimal Number: 291
EAN: 9781570755415
ASIN: 1570755418
Publication Date: September 30, 2004
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Inspirational March 11, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was given this book by a friend two years ago for the advent season. It was very thought-provoking, and inspirational. So much so that I bought copies last year for all my children, parents, and closest friends. They appreciated it as well. It is a wonderful book for preparing your heart and mind to focus on the real meaning and significance of Christmas.
 Advent readings January 11, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Many of the top Christian writers are here, as well as many I'd never heard of. This collection is an interesting mix of theology, spirituality, and anecdote. Some selections take only a minute to read, and others can occupy a half-hour. From Annie Dillard's description of the Church of the Nativity in Jerusalem to Dorothy Day's reminder about true giving, there are many blessings in this little volume.
Perfect Advent/Christmas Read January 9, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I cannot imagine a better book to read during Advent and Christmas. This book is a welcome escape from the ho ho ho holly jolly holidays that can be so empty and disappointing. Read this book next Advent and the season will be one of spiritual enlightenment and peace.
Serious reading for Advent January 9, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is not light reading, but for the Christian who is looking to make the Christmas season more than just gifts, feasting and partying, this book will stand beside you as you explore for yourself the true meaning of Christmas. I highly recommend it.
Meaty enough to read this year and next December 4, 2005
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
This is a great devotional book, and I am not usually one that finds devotionals set up like this very interesting. It is set up to have a reading each day during Advent, Christmas and through to Epiphany, and the readings are all written by people like C.S. Lewis, Madeleine L'Engle, Thomas Merton, Henri Nouwen, Kathleen Norris, Annie Dillard, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, etc. This is no, "What was the innkeeper thinking" sort of advent reading book. It is thoughtful and insightful and has a lot to say that ties into the preparative nature of advent, that is the preparation for the messiah's return. The writings vary in length and type from scholarly writings to musings to poetry or introspection. The readings are meaty enough, too, that you could certainly read them this year and again next year and they'll still be good.
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