Silence and Other Surprising Invitations of Advent

by Enuma Okoro

Book Overview

Usually when we think of the Advent story, Mary, Joseph, and the angel Gabriel come to mind. Okoro approaches Advent a little differently, inviting us to sit for a while with Zechariah and Elizabeth and the story of how they came to bear their only son, John.

"The Advent story we so often associate with the joy of Christmas actually begins with deep sorrow and longing. But thankfully, in the kingdom of God, there is always more to the story...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0835811123
• ISBN13: 9780835811125
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Upper Room Books
• Length: 125 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.4"