The Meaning Is in the Waiting: The Spirit of Advent, 9781557256621
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Discover the spirit of Advent: love the waiting, find God’s presence.

The Meaning Is in the Waiting: The Spirit of Advent

the spirit of advent

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  • Paperback

    137 pages

  • Release Date

    1 November 2009

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Summary

The Meaning Is in the Waiting: An Advent Companion

Advent is about learning to love the waiting…

Waiting is the primary lesson of Advent, says Paula Gooder. In the company of the biblical characters with whom the candles on the Advent wreath are traditionally associated, she helps us to discover very different kinds of waiting:

  • Abraham and Sarah–who waited a lifetime for the fulfillment of God’s promises.
  • The Hebrew prophets–who waited for God’s interv…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781557256621
ISBN-10:1557256624
Author:Paula Gooder
Publisher:Paraclete Press (MA)
Imprint:Paraclete Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:137
Release Date:1 November 2009
Weight:226g
Dimensions:13mm x 124mm x 193mm
About The Author

Paula Gooder

Dr. Paula Gooder is an honorary lecturer at the University of Birmingham, Canon Theologian at Birmingham Cathedral, a Reader in the Church of England, and a member of General Synod.

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