Beginnings and Endings

"The BRF Advent book for 2007", with daily Bible reading, comment and point for prayer or reflection; follows the theme of beginnings and endings, traditionally linked to the Advent season. This book compares and contrasts the different Gospel narratives of Christ's coming. It is designed specifically for use in 2007, highlighting links to the Church calendar. Author is an authority in the area of liturgy, worship and spirituality, and has contributed to a number of books, as well as BRF's Guidelines notes. It is intended for those wanting daily Bible readings for Advent - especially from churches which follow the lectionary Regular BRF Advent book readers. It is aimed at those who know Maggi Dawn's name from her other writings. Advent links so many beginnings and endings. It is the end of awaiting the Messiah and yet only the beginning of his earthly life. It draws one Church year to a close and also holds within it the promise of another. In this book of daily "Bible readings for Advent and Christmas", Maggi Dawn draws together all four Gospel accounts of Christ's coming and sees Jesus as the pivotal person, the Alpha and Omega, in whom is found both the beginning and end of our salvation.