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Proclaiming the Christmas Gospel : ancient sermons and hymns for contemporary Christian inspiration / edited by John D. Witvliet and David Vroege.
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- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Christmas sermons--Early works to 1800.
- Christmas sermons.
- Physical Description:
- 143 pages ; 22 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Books, [2004]
- Summary:
- Rediscover the miracle of Christ's birth with this compelling collection of classic Christmas sermons from legendary figures of the faith, including John Calvin, Martin Luther, John Wyclif, Jerome, Augustine, and Thomas a Kempis. Each sermon includes a brief introduction to and interpretation of the message, along with an appropriate hymn text, inviting you to linger over the oft-told narratives and events of Christmas. Designed to help worshipers pray more deeply, understand more clearly, and touch more truly, these sermons from the past will spark fresh, effective ideas for today's preachers. The words of these classic giants of faith will also bring inspiration and joy to personal Advent devotions. Share in the treasures of the classic Christian tradition through this thought-provoking collection.
- Contents:
- O Gladsome Light 18
- Sermon 1 Jerome, A.D. 340-420 19
- Savior of the Nations, Come 28
- Sermon 2 Augustine of Hippo, 354-430 29
- Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence 34
- Sermon 3 Leo the Great, ca. 400-461 35
- Of the Father's Love Begotten 41
- Sermon 4 Caesarius of Arles, 470-543 43
- Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding 48
- Sermon 5 Gregory the Great, 540-604 49
- O Splendor of God's Glory Bright 58
- Sermon 6 Bede, 673-735 59
- Creator of the Stars of Night 66
- Sermon 7 Rabanus Maurus of Mainz, ca. 780-ca. 856 67
- A Great and Mighty Wonder 71
- Sermon 8 Guerric of Igny, 1070-1160 73
- O Come, O Come Immanuel 82
- Sermon 9 Bernard of Clairvaux, 1090-1153 85
- Jesus, the Very Thought of You 93
- Sermon 10 John Wyclif, 1324-1384 95
- Come and Stand Amazed 99
- O Love How Deep, How Broad, How High 100
- Sermon 11 Thomas a Kempis, 1380-1471 101
- In Dulci Jubilo 106
- Sermon 12 Martin Luther, 1483-1546 107
- From Heaven Above 116
- Sermon 13 John Calvin, 1509-1564 119
- I Greet My Sure Redeemer 138.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-143).
- ISBN:
- 0801064058
- OCLC:
- 55729776
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