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The Art of Christmas - by Jane Williams (Paperback)

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  • A star, a stable, angels, shepherds, kings and, at the heart of it all, a mother and her baby. . . Jane Williams' meditations on the birth of Jesus take you deep into the story of the original Christmas, as depicted in someof the world's greatest paintings.These profoundly perceptive reflections on the different ways in which artists have imagined the nativity will deepen and refresh your appreciation of the real meaning of Christmas, and the message of love, joy, and peace that it speaks to all the world.
  • About the Author: Jane Williams is the McDonald Professor in Christian Theology at St Mellitus College, London, and a visiting Lecturer at King's College London.
  • 114 Pages
  • Religion + Beliefs, Holidays

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Jane Williams' meditations on the birth of Jesus take you deep into the story of the original Christmas, as depicted in some of the world's greatest paintings on the nativity. These reflections will deepen and refresh your appreciation of the realmeaning of Christmas, and the message of love, joy, and peace that it speaks to all the world.



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A star, a stable, angels, shepherds, kings and, at the heart of it all, a mother and her baby. . .

Jane Williams' meditations on the birth of Jesus take you deep into the story of the original Christmas, as depicted in someof the world's greatest paintings.

These profoundly perceptive reflections on the different ways in which artists have imagined the nativity will deepen and refresh your appreciation of the real meaning of Christmas, and the message of love, joy, and peace that it speaks to all the world.



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"Dr. Williams' prose is erudite and engaging. . . . What she does so exquisitely is to illumine, as only a teacher and theologian can, the things we may have missed or forgotten."

Reform Magazine




About the Author



Jane Williams is the McDonald Professor in Christian Theology at St Mellitus College, London, and a visiting Lecturer at King's College London. Her recent books include Why did Jesus have to Die?, The Merciful Humility of God, and Faces of Christ.

Dimensions (Overall): 6.2 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)
Weight: .4 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 114
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Sub-Genre: Holidays
Publisher: IVP Formatio
Theme: Christmas & Advent
Format: Paperback
Author: Jane Williams
Language: English
Street Date: September 6, 2022
TCIN: 86426152
UPC: 9781514004425
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-5304
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: How many pages does the book have?

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Q: What type of reflections does the book contain?

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  • A: The book contains meditations on the birth of Jesus, inspired by great nativity paintings.

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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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  • A: The author is Jane Williams, a professor in Christian Theology at St Mellitus College.

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