The Light of Glory: Readings from John Donne for Lent and Easter Week - Softcover

Donne, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0819217255 ISBN 13: 9780819217257

Publisher: Morehouse Pub Co, 1998

Synopsis

Of all the preachers in the English language, John Donne has been one of the most enduring and well-loved. Here in a new, accessible version, is a selection of his poetry and prose for reading during Lent and the first week of Easter.

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From the Back Cover

The prose and poetry of John Donne (1572-1631) come newly alive in this fresh approach to the timeless wisdom of one of the most enduring and well-loved mystics of the Anglican Church. Unlike most Lent books, The Light of Glory includes readings for the first week of Easter as well as for each of the days of Lent. One of the "Holy Sonnets" plus a brief prayer is provided for each Sunday in Lent. Discover again--or for the first time--Donne's magnificent teachings on sin, repentance, forgiveness, God's mercy, joy, and the light of heaven's glory.

Review

... enable[s] the modern reader to make the richness and depth of Donne's reflections upon our life in Christ their own. -- Frank T. Griswold III, Presiding Bishop and Primate, The Episcopal Church in the USA

... gives us a taste of the astonishing depth and glory of Donne's writings... his work is still so powerful. -- The Rev. Susanna Metz, Interium Program Director, Center for Ministry in Small Churches, as printed in CMSC Quarterly

... inspiration... Webber's careful selection and skillful adaptations are faithful to Donne's original intent... -- Michael A. Brothers, Princeton Theological Seminary, as printed in The Princeton Seminary Bulletin

Christopher Webber offers us a unique journey through Lent with his apt choice of passages from Donne's sermons and poems. -- Alan Jones, Dean of Grace Cathedral, as printed in Anglican Journal

John Donne lived over three-hundred and fifty years ago, yet his unique journey through Lent speaks to the present times. -- The General Theological Library of Bangor Theological Seminary, Fall 2000

The Light of Glory is a splendid addition to the growing body of literature for Lent and Easter Week Studies. -- The Midwest Book Review

The prose and poetry of John Donne come newly alive in these fresh translations for day-by-day Lenten reading. -- South Dakota ChurchNews, March 1998

What a wonderful idea! -- The Living Church

About this edition

• Publisher: Morehouse Pub Co
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0819217255
• ISBN 13: 9780819217257
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128
• Editor: Webber Christopher L.