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God Is in the Manger: Reflections on Advent and Christmas

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

"There are only two places where the powerful and great in this world lose their courage, tremble in the depths of their souls, and become truly afraid. These are the manger and the cross of Jesus Christ."

"No priest, no theologian stood at the cradle of Bethlehem. And yet, all Christian theology finds its beginnings in the miracle of miracles, that God became human."

These stirring words are among forty devotions that guide and inspire readers as they move thematically through the weeks of Advent and Christmas, from waiting and mystery to redemption, incarnation, and joy. Supplemented by an informative introduction, short excerpts from Bonhoeffer's letters, and passages from his Christmas sermons, these daily devotions are timeless and moving reminders of the true gift of Christmas.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
  • Publish Date: Aug 30th, 2010
  • Pages: 112
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.40in - 4.64in - 0.34in - 0.30lb
  • EAN: 9780664234294
  • Categories: Christian Living - DevotionalHolidays - Christmas & Advent

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About the Author

Bonhoeffer, Dietrich: - Dietrich Bonhoeffer is one of the most well-known and beloved theologians of the twentieth century. Renowned for his classic works Life Together and The Cost of Discipleship, Bonhoefferâ (TM)s legacy took on another dimension when he was imprisoned and executed for participating in a plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler.

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Praise for this book

"These Advent and Christmas reflections of Bonhoeffer flew from his prison cell, flung open the doors of hope, and sailed heavenward as heart-wrenching prayers, prayers from a condemned man, prayers from a hopeful man, prayers from a man who embodied what it means to pray 'May your kingdom come.' This will be my Advent and Christmas book." Scot McKnight, Karl A. Olsson Professor in Religious Studies, North Park University, and author of The Jesus Creed and The Blue Parakeet