{"product_id":"candles-in-the-darkness-experiencing-advent-with-the-early-and-medieval-church-hardcover-1","title":"Candles in the Darkness: Experiencing Advent with the Early and Medieval Church - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLynneth Miller Renberg\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAdam R. Renberg\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIlluminating Advent Through Diverse Voices from Early Christianity \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eCandles in the Darkness\u003c\/i\u003e, historian Lynneth Miller Renberg and theologian Adam R. Renberg invite us to travel back in time and encounter faithful voices from many walks of life, including bishops and mothers, monks and nuns, priests, pastors, and noblewomen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor each day of Advent and the Christmastide, this thoughtful devotional will connect you to the global and historical body of Christ, offering a new, deeper experience of the season through rediscovering treasures from Christians of long ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe writers featured in \u003ci\u003eCandles in the Darkness\u003c\/i\u003e lived throughout the early Christian world, from Scandinavia and the British Isles to Ethiopia and China. They include well-known leaders such as Augustine of Hippo and Francis of Assisi, as well as many largely forgotten figures. With a variety of sermons, poems, theological meditations, and more, these selections draw you into the wonders of Christ's first and second comings. Through biographical sketches at the end of the book, you'll learn more about each historical believer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEach daily reading for Advent and the twelve days of Christmas includes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea Scripture text, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean excerpt from an author from the second through thirteenth centuries, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea devotional reflection, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea prayer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy reflecting on the perspectives of women and men from different chronological, geographic, and theological traditions in the ancient and medieval church, your readings of familiar Scripture passages will be enriched with new perspectives and insights from past brothers and sisters in Christ. As you worship and learn together with them, you'll be reoriented toward Christ, our light in the darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen your spiritual life feels stagnant, the world feels too noisy, or Advent feels like just another repetitive season, \u003ci\u003eCandles in the Darkness\u003c\/i\u003e can help you know God more fully by seeing him through the eyes of past believers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdam R. Renberg (PhD, University of St Andrews) is assistant professor of theology at Anderson University and theologian in residence and teaching pastor at Capstone Church. His publications include \u003ci\u003eThe Son Is Truly Son: The Trinitarian and Christological Theology of Eusebius of Caesarea\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLynneth Miller Renberg (PhD, Baylor University) is associate professor of history and associate director of the Honors College at Anderson University. She is the author of a number of publications, including \u003ci\u003eWomen, Dance, and Parish Religion in England, 1300-1600\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Cursed Carolers in Context\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.22 x 6.59 x 5.61 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 21, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53761866989875,"sku":"9781514014226","price":31.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/KSJxIQpAEC9781514014226_e6f89fc3-13f9-4c3b-8e6a-61175bdf4e31.webp?v=1785358413","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/candles-in-the-darkness-experiencing-advent-with-the-early-and-medieval-church-hardcover-1","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}