Oh Wisdom: Advent Devotion on the Names of Jesus

by Rachel Jones

Songs of thanks and praise, of lament and longing, of restoration and return have been on our lips for millennia. The verses of the ancient hymn, “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”, explore and celebrate the many names of Jesus. Drawn from the book of Isaiah, the O Antiphons have been sung in churches and monastic communities since at least the eighth century. These beautiful and awe-inspiring phrases present a way for us to sing along with the story of God, to ponder and praise the many names of our Lord.
Through meditations, art, poems, and photos created by people from across the church, this book offers space and time to embrace Jesus’ presence among us now—and await his coming in glory. Enjoy these prayers and praises throughout the seasons of Advent and Christmas. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. Rejoice!
Contributors include: Furman Buchanan, Mariclair Partee Carlsen, Bill Carroll, Minda Cox, Lynn Domina, Vicki Bozzola Derka, Donna Z. Falcone, Alyssa Finke, Elizabeth Floyd, Andrew Garnett, Deborah Kaufman Giordano, Scott Gunn, Christine Havens, Rosalind C. Hughes, Sara Irwin, Cathy Johnson, Mark Bozzuti-Jones, Rachel Jones, Marguerite Kirchhoff, KariAnn Lessner, Pamela A. Lewis, Stephanie London, Leisa Phillips, Kathy Thaden, Richelle Thompson, and Ken Woodley.

131 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 2, 2018

Reviews

[Caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoughtful daily meditations thru Advent and Christmas based on the "O Antiphons." I enjoyed going thru this journey published by Forward Day by Day.

[Shannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has been another Advent and Christmas companion in 2019. I liked the exploration of one name of Jesus per week, but like Advent with St. Therese of Lisieux, I didn't find this book meaty enough to be a stand alone resource. That being said, this book would be a good fit for a family with elementary aged children, especially as a companion to a Jesse Tree.