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Has there ever been a more hard-hitting, beautifully written, theologically inclusive anthology of writings for Lent and Easter? It’s doubtful. — Publishers Weekly
Though Easter is often trivialized by the culture at large, it is still the high point of the religious calendar for millions of people around the world. And for most of them, there can be no Easter without Lent, the season that leads up to it. A time for self-denial, soul-searching, and spiritual preparation, Lent is traditionally observed by daily reading and reflection. This collection will satisfy the growing hunger for meaningful and accessible devotions. Culled from the wealth of twenty centuries, the selections in Bread and Wine are ecumenical in scope, and represent the best classic and contemporary Christian writers. Includes approximately fifty readings on Easter and related themes by Thomas à Kempis, Frederick Buechner, Oswald Chambers, Alfred Kazin, Jane Kenyon, Søren Kierkegaard, Thomas Merton, Henri Nouwen, Christina Rossetti, Edith Stein, Walter Wangerin, William Willimon, Philip Yancey, and others.
Hardcover, 5 x 7.25
ISBN: 978-0874869262
We worked thru Bread and Wine in a small group during Lent and Easter. Amy's devo was by far the most guilt/shame inducing! No one in our group cared for it. No grace! Our sin and weaknesses do not disqualify Calvary's love from us. They are simply areas of our lives that need Calvary's love to work them thru! To find healing. Overall, we loved the book!
This is my favorite devotional book outside of the Bible. I stumbled upon it in university eight years ago and loved it instantly. I find myself wondering how many months until Lent when I can start it again. I've told countless others about it and bought it for my parents. It has taught me what Lent means, a tradition I had not grown up with. This collection of writings has enriched my life and my walk with Christ more than I can express in words.
This is the 3rd year my prayer partner and I will be using Bread and Wine for our journey through Lent. We have both been amazed at how the readings meet us where we are each year and prick our hearts and/or comfort us as we travel. What a glorious walk to the cross, death, resurrection, and beyond. Jesus has become even more real to us. Thank you for the compliation of these wonderful writers into one book used to lift up all who open its covers. Just a suggestion.....if you are so led, keep a journal concerning your daily readings. The written account of your growth from year to year will amaze you.
The book, Bread and Wine, is a mainstay of my Lenten celebrations. I have read it every year since owning my copy in 2011; I never tire of its contents, and each year I am stimulated, challenged, inspired and encouraged to celebrate Lent every day of the life God gives me. I highly recommend it.
For those who have yearned for the unity for which Christ prayed (John 17) there may be no better way to instill Christ’s prayer into our lives and thoughts than by reading, studying and assimilating the thoughts expressed by the multitude of contributors to this anthology for Lent. While the names may be familiar, the messages on Lent not quite so, but they, in a touching way, seem to link all the Christian traditions into a common heritage centered on Jesus’ last days of earthly ministry. This book is a polished diamond, each facet a brilliant insight for the season.
