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A star, a stable, angels, shepherds, kings, and at the heart of it
all a mother and her baby. In The Art of Christmas 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. A beautiful book for Advent 2021, 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. You'll gain a fuller
and more spiritual understanding of Christian art, and see
Christmas as never before.
Celebrate A Season of Renewal and Reflection The theme of
bitterness runs through the Bible as a sour reminder of sin's
presence in our world-yet it's because of this bitterness that
Jesus' grace is so sweet and satisfying. As we learn to turn from
our vices and crave real beauty, goodness, and truth through the
pursuit of virtues, we grow nearer to God and become more like who
He made us to be. From Tsh Oxenreider, bestselling author of Shadow
and Light: A Journey into Advent, arrives a devotional to help you
meditate and rejoice in the transcendent miracle of Easter. You
will... uncover what it means to participate in the liturgical
traditions of Lent, from fasting to almsgiving experience artwork
and music that illuminate the impact-both personal and global-of
Jesus's death and resurrection contemplate the wonder of Christ's
redemption of all humankind, especially as this time of
introspection reveals your human limitations Starting on Ash
Wednesday and leading you all the way through Holy Week, Bitter and
Sweet is an invitation to better understand Jesus's sacrifice as
you delight in His ultimate love for you.
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