O Come Emmanuel: Reflections on the Advent Antiphons

Hoyle, David

ISBN 10: 1781405190 / ISBN 13: 9781781405192

Published by Church House Publishing, 2025

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: O Come Emmanuel: Reflections on the Advent Antiphons
• Publisher: Church House Publishing
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1781405190
• ISBN 13: 9781781405192
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 140 grams

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Synopsis

This beautifully illustrated, full-colour daily Advent companion explores the ancient biblical names and images for the coming Messiah familiar to most people from the hymn, 'O come, O come Emmanuel'. Well-known writers offer a total of twenty-four reflections, one for each weekday of the four weeks of Advent. The writers each offer three reflections on one of the seven antiphons: O Wisdom, O Adonai, O Root of Jesse, O Key of David, O Morning Star, O King of the Nations, O Emmanuel. Lastly, there are three reflections on the Magnificat - Mary's Song - which the antiphons have been heard alongside since at least the eighth century. Each day includes the text of the antiphon from Common Worship, a Scripture reading exploring its biblical roots, paintings of the antiphon as a focus for meditation, a reflection, a challenge to ponder and an Advent prayer. The volume also includes an introduction explaining the rich history of the antiphons, recommendations for further resources including musical settings as well as suggestions for how to use the antiphons in local worship and study groups.

About the Authors

David Hoyle is the Dean of Westminster.

Esther Prior is the Bishop of Aston.

Philip North is the Bishop of Blackburn.

Chris Russell is Vicar of St Dionis Parsons Green and a former Advisor for Evangelism and Witness to the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Muthuraj Swamy is Director of the Cambridge Centre for Christianity Worldwide.