Epiphanies : stories for the Christian year / the Chrysostom Society ; edited by Eugene H. Peterson and Emilie Griffin.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Peterson, Eugene H., 1932-2018.

Griffin, Emilie.

Chrysostom Society.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christian fiction, American.

Genre:

Christian fiction, American.

Fiction.

Physical Description:

256 pages ; 22 cm

Edition:

[Second edition].

Place of Publication:

Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Books, [2003]

Summary:

One of the most powerful and lasting ways of keeping time in the ancient world was with stories and traditions. The first Christians were influenced by both the Jewish and Roman calendars. But they soon found that neither could meet their unique needs as the first followers of Christ. So Christians developed their own stories. These narratives, eventually replacing those on the Roman calendar, became the basis of the familiar Christian calendar of today. But just as Roman observances gave way to Christian stories and celebrations. American culture today is replacing the ancient Christian rhythms of the year with secular ones. Instead of meditating on the birth of Christ during Advent, we count the shopping days left until Christmas. Instead of remembering sacrifice during Lent, we are filled with anxiety over tax forms. Thankfully, the Chrysostom Society has preserved in these pages original stories of the Christian seasons. Told with a fierce reverence, the stories help us keep track of redeemed time -- fixed on "the still point of the turning world."

Contents:

Advent / Alice Slaikeu Lawhead 11

Christmas / Eugene H. Peterson 19

Stephen / Harold Fickett 28

Holy Innocents / William Griffin 35

The Solemnity of Mary / Emilie Griffin 41

Epiphany / Luci Shaw 49

Shrove Tuesday / Emilie Griffin 57

Ash Wednesday / Robert Siegel 66

Annunciation / Walter Wangerin Jr. 69

Lent / John Leax 79.

Notes:

Rev. ed. of: Stories for the Christian year.

ISBN:

0801064465

OCLC:

52377473