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Bread and Wine

Readings for Lent and Easter

Henri J M Nouwen author Frederick Buechner author Augustine author Philip Yancey author Dorothy Day author GK Chesterton author Madeleine L'Engle author CS Lewis author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Plough Publishing House

Published:20th Nov '14

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This anthology offers a rich collection of readings for Lent and Easter, featuring reflections from renowned Christian authors throughout history.

In Bread and Wine, readers are invited to explore a rich anthology of readings designed for the Lenten and Easter seasons. This collection serves as a reminder of the profound significance of Easter, which remains a pivotal moment in the religious calendar for countless individuals. While the cultural landscape may often trivialize these sacred occasions, the essence of Lent as a period of introspection and spiritual preparation shines through in this compilation.

The selections within Bread and Wine are carefully curated from a diverse array of writers spanning over two millennia. This ecumenical anthology features contributions from both classic and contemporary Christian authors, offering insights that resonate with a wide audience. Readers will find themselves immersed in reflections that encourage self-denial and soul-searching, fostering a deeper connection to the themes of sacrifice and renewal that characterize this sacred time.

With over seventy readings from esteemed authors such as C. S. Lewis, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and Mother Teresa, Bread and Wine provides an accessible and meaningful resource for those seeking to enrich their spiritual journey during Lent and Easter. This anthology not only satisfies the growing desire for thoughtful devotionals but also invites readers to engage with the timeless wisdom of some of the greatest thinkers in Christian literature.

Has there ever been a more hard-hitting, beautifully written, theologically inclusive anthology of writings for Lent and Easter? It's doubtful. Many readers may well find that this collection-a sequel to Plough's highly successful Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas-is the one book they return to year after year, forgoing their usual custom of buying a new Lenten devotional each spring. Six separate sections (Invitation, Temptation, Passion, Crucifixion, Resurrection and New Life) guide readers through the essential elements of spiritual preparation and feature writings from some of Christendom's most celebrated masters. Classic thinkers such as Martin Luther and John Donne share space with 20th-century theologians like C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton and Dorothy Day. There is also a generous sampling from contemporary writers, including Philip Yancey, John Updike, Frederick Buechner, Madeleine L'Engle, Henri Nouwen and Brennan Manning. Caveat lector: no one should have this much pleasure during Lent! -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

ISBN: 9780874869262

Dimensions: 184mm x 127mm x 30mm

Weight: 544g

430 pages