Night Visions: Searching the Shadows of Advent and Christmas [Hardcover]

Jan L. Richardson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1998

New release of a popular favorite! As so many have found, this beloved companion for the season of Advent and Christmas is a treasure to return to year after year. Jan Richardson's original artwork, reflections, poetry, and prayers draw the reader into the quiet spaces of an often-frenzied season. Beautifully designed with color artwork throughout, Night Visions beckons us to encounter the God who dwells in darkness as well as in daylight.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

The season of Advent means that there is something on the horizon. But if we are not careful, if we do not pause and listen, we could miss the hidden gifts within the darkest days of the year. Author Jan L. Richardson has assembled a shadowy yet warm and soothing collection of paper collage artwork and daily meditations for helping readers see the possibilities of this spiritually profound season. "We require the darkness for birth and growth; the seed in the ground, the seed in the womb, the seed in our souls," explains Richardson. "In the dark lie possibilities for intimacy, for rest, for healing." With these tender promises, like the glowing Advent candles in the black of night, Richardson leads readers through a month of reflections and devotions that honor the darkness and brighten the spirit. --Gail Hudson

About the Author

Widely known for such books as In Wisdom's Path and In the Sanctuary of Women, Jan Richardson is an artist, writer, and ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. A Florida native several generations over, Jan travels as a retreat leader and conference speaker and serves as director of The Wellspring Studio, LLC. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Pilgrim Press (May 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0829812555
• ISBN-13: 978-0829812558
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #897,636 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Widely known for creating such popular books as In the Sanctuary of Women, Night Visions, and In Wisdom's Path, Jan Richardson is an artist, writer, and ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. A Florida native several generations over, Jan travels as a retreat and workshop leader and serves as director of The Wellspring Studio, LLC.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Breathtaking, January 4, 2000

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David P Bahr - See all my reviews

This review is from: Night Visions: Searching the Shadows of Advent and Christmas (Hardcover)

She has written the single most helpful book of mediations, prayers and poems for Advent that I've ever encountered. I have used her book extensively for writing liturgy to fit our congregation for Advent, Christmas and into Epiphany. I'd like to read more of her stuff

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spiritually Rich and Grounding, April 16, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Night Visions: Searching the Shadows of Advent and Christmas (Hardcover)

Every page of this book is filled with rich spiritual nurishment. I can't help but touch the pictures wanting to feel the collages and images of the book. The language is clear and easy to read, not the stuff of heady theology. When I read this book during the Advent Season or any other liturgical season it invites me to reconnect with the gift of the Christ Child. I come back to this book and other books by Rev. Richardson whenever I need to fill my well.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars journey into dark, September 25, 2006

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Ann Fontaine (Lander, Wyoming) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Night Visions: Searching the Shadows of Advent and Christmas (Hardcover)

This is one of the best books for exploring the rich and fertile images of darkness. So often we have negative thoughts about darkness - fearful, sad, angry, but this book shows that it is also lifegiving, nurturing, and a place of rest. Sorry to see so few copies available.