Join Jane Williams on a journey from Advent to Epiphany, and discover the timeless wisdom to be found in some of the world’s greatest paintings. Illustrated in full colour with nearly forty famous and lesser-known masterpieces of Western art, this beautiful book will lead you into a deeply prayerful response to all that these paintings convey to the discerning eye.

Take a reflective journey from Advent to Epiphany and discover the timeless wisdom to be found in some of the world's greatest paintings. Illustrated in full color with nearly forty masterpieces of Western art, this devotional will lead you into a deeply prayerful response to all that these paintings convey during Christmas time and beyond.

This beautiful book describes and interprets a series of paintings for each day of Advent. Artists often address subjects our culture seeks to avoid, and Jane Williams' brilliant and perceptive reflections will help you to read these paintings with a more discerning eye, and discover deeper levels of meaning than may at first appear.

An Advent Book of Days tells the stories of all the characters and creatures that make up the Christmas story, with daily prayers and reflections based on their experiences. Fully illustrated in colour, this rich seasonal companion combines the bible, history, art and legend to explore the story of the incarnation. For each day of Advent, we meet a character caught up in the drama of the nativity, from the archangel Gabriel to the ox and ass in the stable. We discover what their portrayal in scripture reveals about them, how they have been understood in history, what folk legends have accrued around them, and what their stories offer for faith and devotion today. This is a book to engage all the senses and the imagination, to be enjoyed slowly and to shed new light on the most famous and familiar story of all.

Lift the flaps to discover the story of Advent.

Every day of December brings a delightful new Christmas tradition in this unique advent book. Each day features a festive activity to countdown towards Christmas. It might be a recipe for a delicious homemade treat, instructions for a cozy craft, a game to play, a carol to sing, or a beautifully illustrated story to read with the whole family. This inviting twist on the traditional advent calendar is perfect for families who love to put their own spin on celebrating the holidays • Offers fun-filled activity based advent calendar for families • Designed to be shared together year after year • Beautifully illustrated with accessible and stylish images Fans of Once Upon a Magic Book and Cookie Advent Cookbook will love this book. This book is perfect for: • Anyone who celebrates Christmas • Families who love holiday traditions • Parents, grandparents, and gift givers

age, containing step-by-step directions and drawings showing how to do the crafts. Although there are other books on the market on seasonal crafts, this one stands out because of the inclusion of prayers and rituals.

Open a window each day of Advent onto the natural world.

This book is a 40-day journey together through the Advent season with art, scriptures, and the written word. "Advent" simply means the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. Christmas is the advent of Jesus Christ into the world. Your world. And mine. I encourage you to set aside time for the 40 days leading up to Christmas Day to prepare your heart and mind for this special season. May this book inspire and encourage you anytime of the year and become an experience you can enjoy over and over again.

Remember the childhood excitement and joy of counting down the days until Christmas? Maybe your family carefully marked off each day on the calendar or you simply counted and recounted the days on your fingers. Now you can create unforgettable memories for your family with The Family Book of Advent. It's the perfect way to spend quality time with your young children while helping them grasp the true meaning of Christmas. As part of our Pocket Inspirations series, this hands-on devotional draws families together to celebrate the coming of Christmas through Scripture, questions, stories, and simple activities. As the Christmas story unfolds, bonds are created, bonds that will last a lifetime. It is the one present your family will be happy to share! Our Pocket Inspirations books have all the beauty and quality customers have come to expect from Summerside Press. This irresistible new line of value-priced Gift Books offers lavish packaging to complement the powerful message of each book.