God Is in the Manger: Reflections on Advent and ChristmasThese forty stirring devotions will guide and inspire readers as they move thematically through the weeks of Advent and Christmas, from waiting and mystery to redemption, incarnation, and joy. Supplemented by an informative introduction, short excerpts from Bonhoeffer's letters, and passages from Bonhoeffer's Christmas sermons, these daily reflections are timeless and moving reminders of the true meaning of Christmas. Now repackaged in a beautiful hardback edition, it makes the perfect holiday gift. |
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User Review - justindtapp - LibraryThingWhen I was growing up, Advent was something non-Baptist churches did and I equated it with Lent. I'm glad that Advent has become more widespread and that even Baptist churches are putting out their ... Read full review
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User Review - Grateful Rev - Christianbook.comBonhoeffer's deep and reverent reflections on Christ and on a life of faithful discipleship are sure to enhance and deepen your own observance of Advent. Each day's meditation contains a longer ... Read full review
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God Is in the Manger: Reflections on Advent and Christmas Dietrich Bonhoeffer,Jana Riess,O. C. Dean, Jr. No preview available - 2010 |
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| Title | God Is in the Manger: Reflections on Advent and Christmas |
| Author | Dietrich Bonhoeffer |
| Publisher | Westminster John Knox Press, 2012 |
| ISBN | 1611640717, 9781611640717 |
| Length | 112 pages |
| Subjects | › › Religion / Christianity / General Religion / Holidays / Christian Religion / Holidays / Christmas & Advent |
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