Jo Swinney
{"id":6841090572479,"title":"The Whole Christmas Story: An Advent adventure through Genesis, Revelation, and points in between","handle":"thewholechristmasstory","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eAdvent is a time to remember and reflect on the Christmas story and the baby at its heart. But the virgin birth, the manger, the mysterious eastern visitors and their portentous gifts – all these hint at a much grander narrative. Come and explore the whole Christmas story, and find your place within it. For Advent 2023 BRF Ministries and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"LICC\" href=\"https:\/\/licc.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLICC (London Institute of Contemporary Christianity)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e are collaborating to \u003cstrong\u003eadapt The Whole Christmas Story into a 25 day devotional prayer journey\u003c\/strong\u003e which can be undertaken individually or as a church\/small group. Find out more about \u003ca title=\"The Whole Christmas Story Advent 2023 Devotional Prayer Journey\" href=\"https:\/\/licc.org.uk\/ourresources\/the-whole-christmas-story-devotional-journey-page\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Whole Christmas Story Advent 2023 Devotional Prayer Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/6107\/4532\/files\/TheWholeChristmasStorygraphic_1_480x480.png?v=1695296122\" width=\"736\" height=\"221\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/6107\/4532\/files\/TheWholeChristmasStorygraphic_1_480x480.png?v=1695296122\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJo Swinney is a UK-based author, speaker and editor, with an MA in theology from Regent College, Vancouver. She is director of communications for A-Rocha International and blogs at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.joswinney.com\/\"\u003ejoswinney.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'I have only read half of this book so far but that has been enough for me to endorse it as the best Advent book I have ever come across and to encourage the Ministry Team at our church to select and recommend it this year. This is a book I have \u003cu\u003ewanted \u003c\/u\u003eto read as distinct from \u003cu\u003eought \u003c\/u\u003eto read! I love Jo’s style of writing . She makes the profound so accessible and thought provoking. I am going to start from the beginning again this Advent!'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane Cowan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'You’ve got an Advent treat in store with \u003cem\u003eThe Whole Christmas Story\u003c\/em\u003e! I was educated, encouraged, challenged and moved. Our journey to Bethlehem begins in Eden, not Nazareth, and ends in a garden city, not Egypt. Jo Swinney reminds us that the Christmas story is part of God’s bigger story, and it’s one into which we are invited to play our part. It’s a whole story for the whole of life. I can’t think of a better way to prepare for Christmas.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Woolley, chief executive, LICC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry Advent 2021. Review by Cavan Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJo Swinney has produced a thoughtful and very readable book for Advent. The subtitle says it is ‘An advent adventure through Genesis, Revelation and points in between’. The selection of readings, prayers and reflection that suggest ways to develop the spiritual life are well presented and are a challenging read. The book in part has been reshaped as the author came face to face with a personal tragedy. It will be with me during Advent, enabling me to stop and consider during the time of preparation for Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Cavan Wood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCAVAN WOOD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChurch Times 22.10.21. Review by Lavinia Byrne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a book that resolutely keeps the reader’s attention focused on Advent by gazing at the liturgical season through the lens of Christmas rather than the other way round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtitled An Advent adventure through Genesis, Revelation and points in between, it has a full scriptural reach, bringing texts from both the Hebrew Scriptures and New Testament for exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith daily readings reaching from 1 December to 6 January, the book likewise embraces more than a calendar month, although the reader should be warned that Advent this year begins on 28 November. Along with the biblical texts, Jo Swinney provides a commentary, a reflection, and a prayer. As head of communications at A Rocha, an international charity specialising in ‘conservation and hope’, she has also worked for the Bible Society and the Scripture Union, using the MA in Theology which she gained from Regent College, Vancouver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo far, so straightforward. But, as she describes in her introduction, a personal tragedy occurred early on as she was writing it, namely the death of her mother in a car accident in South Africa. This could have put a stop to her writing, only, as she herself observes, Advent is a ‘time of anticipation’, and so it exposes the reader to the themes of ‘salvation and restoration’. What could have been an academic exercise becomes something alive and actual. This sense of the reality of what the incarnation brings into our world — both on a personal and a public level — is best reflected in the book’s prayers, which are beautifully and authoritatively written.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Advent will be unlike any other, in so far as the actual celebration of Christmas will seem more possible than it did a year ago. How timely to have a book that captures the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLavinia Byrne is a writer and broadcaster.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Lucy Rycroft in her blog \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thehopefilledfamily.com\/20-best-books-to-read-during-advent\/\"\u003eThe Hope Filled Family\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for an Advent guide which will widen your experience beyond the gospel retellings, here it is. Like a grown-up version of the Jesse Tree, The Whole Christmas Story does just that: it ponders the whole Christmas story, starting with creation in Genesis and ending with the new heaven and new earth described in Revelation. The format is traditional: Bible passage (helpfully included in full), followed by articulate and warm commentary. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.joswinney.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJo Swinney \u003c\/a\u003eexpounds Scripture deeply and wisely, with nuance which stems from a recent tragedy. 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But the virgin birth, the manger, the mysterious eastern visitors and their portentous gifts – all these hint at a much grander narrative. Come and explore the whole Christmas story, and find your place within it. For Advent 2023 BRF Ministries and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"LICC\" href=\"https:\/\/licc.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLICC (London Institute of Contemporary Christianity)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e are collaborating to \u003cstrong\u003eadapt The Whole Christmas Story into a 25 day devotional prayer journey\u003c\/strong\u003e which can be undertaken individually or as a church\/small group. Find out more about \u003ca title=\"The Whole Christmas Story Advent 2023 Devotional Prayer Journey\" href=\"https:\/\/licc.org.uk\/ourresources\/the-whole-christmas-story-devotional-journey-page\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Whole Christmas Story Advent 2023 Devotional Prayer Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/6107\/4532\/files\/TheWholeChristmasStorygraphic_1_480x480.png?v=1695296122\" width=\"736\" height=\"221\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/6107\/4532\/files\/TheWholeChristmasStorygraphic_1_480x480.png?v=1695296122\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJo Swinney is a UK-based author, speaker and editor, with an MA in theology from Regent College, Vancouver. She is director of communications for A-Rocha International and blogs at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.joswinney.com\/\"\u003ejoswinney.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'I have only read half of this book so far but that has been enough for me to endorse it as the best Advent book I have ever come across and to encourage the Ministry Team at our church to select and recommend it this year. This is a book I have \u003cu\u003ewanted \u003c\/u\u003eto read as distinct from \u003cu\u003eought \u003c\/u\u003eto read! I love Jo’s style of writing . She makes the profound so accessible and thought provoking. I am going to start from the beginning again this Advent!'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane Cowan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'You’ve got an Advent treat in store with \u003cem\u003eThe Whole Christmas Story\u003c\/em\u003e! I was educated, encouraged, challenged and moved. Our journey to Bethlehem begins in Eden, not Nazareth, and ends in a garden city, not Egypt. Jo Swinney reminds us that the Christmas story is part of God’s bigger story, and it’s one into which we are invited to play our part. It’s a whole story for the whole of life. I can’t think of a better way to prepare for Christmas.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Woolley, chief executive, LICC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry Advent 2021. Review by Cavan Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJo Swinney has produced a thoughtful and very readable book for Advent. The subtitle says it is ‘An advent adventure through Genesis, Revelation and points in between’. The selection of readings, prayers and reflection that suggest ways to develop the spiritual life are well presented and are a challenging read. The book in part has been reshaped as the author came face to face with a personal tragedy. It will be with me during Advent, enabling me to stop and consider during the time of preparation for Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Cavan Wood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCAVAN WOOD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChurch Times 22.10.21. Review by Lavinia Byrne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a book that resolutely keeps the reader’s attention focused on Advent by gazing at the liturgical season through the lens of Christmas rather than the other way round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtitled An Advent adventure through Genesis, Revelation and points in between, it has a full scriptural reach, bringing texts from both the Hebrew Scriptures and New Testament for exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith daily readings reaching from 1 December to 6 January, the book likewise embraces more than a calendar month, although the reader should be warned that Advent this year begins on 28 November. Along with the biblical texts, Jo Swinney provides a commentary, a reflection, and a prayer. As head of communications at A Rocha, an international charity specialising in ‘conservation and hope’, she has also worked for the Bible Society and the Scripture Union, using the MA in Theology which she gained from Regent College, Vancouver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo far, so straightforward. But, as she describes in her introduction, a personal tragedy occurred early on as she was writing it, namely the death of her mother in a car accident in South Africa. This could have put a stop to her writing, only, as she herself observes, Advent is a ‘time of anticipation’, and so it exposes the reader to the themes of ‘salvation and restoration’. What could have been an academic exercise becomes something alive and actual. This sense of the reality of what the incarnation brings into our world — both on a personal and a public level — is best reflected in the book’s prayers, which are beautifully and authoritatively written.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Advent will be unlike any other, in so far as the actual celebration of Christmas will seem more possible than it did a year ago. How timely to have a book that captures the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLavinia Byrne is a writer and broadcaster.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Lucy Rycroft in her blog \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thehopefilledfamily.com\/20-best-books-to-read-during-advent\/\"\u003eThe Hope Filled Family\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for an Advent guide which will widen your experience beyond the gospel retellings, here it is. Like a grown-up version of the Jesse Tree, The Whole Christmas Story does just that: it ponders the whole Christmas story, starting with creation in Genesis and ending with the new heaven and new earth described in Revelation. The format is traditional: Bible passage (helpfully included in full), followed by articulate and warm commentary. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.joswinney.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJo Swinney \u003c\/a\u003eexpounds Scripture deeply and wisely, with nuance which stems from a recent tragedy. A worthy companion to your Advent.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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There is no doubt that each of us has a place in the Easter story, but what happened on the cross is not just a story of me and Jesus. It is far deeper and wider than that. In this Lenten journey, Jo Swinney explores the broader impact of the Easter story on God’s relationship with creation. Through Bible readings, reflections and stories from A Rocha’s global conservation efforts, discover how the cross transforms not just our own individual connection with Jesus, but also our relationships with each other and our world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-5a160260=\"\" class=\"row avoid-break\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-5a160260=\"\" class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-5a160260=\"\" id=\"productCardContributors\" class=\"card\" date-options=\"[object Object]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"col-sm-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preserve-white-space\"\u003eJo Swinney is a UK-based author, speaker and editor, with an MA in theology from Regent College, Vancouver. 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