Seven Bells to Bethlehem: The O Antiphons of AdventAmong the most beautiful prayers ever composed, the 'O' Antiphons have for twelve centuries voiced the Church's longing for Christ's Coming at Christmas. In this remarkable book Oliver Treanor explores the rich biblical background to each Antiphon and, drawing on the spiritual tradition of the Fathers and the teachings of Vatican II as well, leads us to the deep sources of meditation that lie within the texts. Here is an ideal Advent companion for individuals or groups seeking to recharge their spirituality for Christmas - and indeed throughout the year. For the 'O' Antiphons guide us beyond Advent into the entire mystery of salvation, bringing us beyond the Christmas season to the Paschal Mystery itself. It is in fact a book for all seasons. Oliver Treanor is author of Mother of the Redeemer, Mother of the Redeemed; he has written for L'Osservatore Romano, Priests and People, Religious Life Review, Theology Digest and many other journals. He has worked for five years as a producer and broadcaster at Vatican Radio. |
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... Madonna 7 Two O Wisdom 16 Three O Adonai 27 Four O Root of Jesse 38 Five O Key of David 49 Six O Rising Sun 63 Seven O King of Nations 79 Eight O Emmanuel 93 Nine This Hallowed Time 103 Abbreviations GNB GS JB Good News Bible Past . Const.
... Madonna 7 Two O Wisdom 16 Three O Adonai 27 Four O Root of Jesse 38 Five O Key of David 49 Six O Rising Sun 63 Seven O King of Nations 79 Eight O Emmanuel 93 Nine This Hallowed Time 103 Abbreviations GNB GS JB Good News Bible Past . Const.
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Contents
Two O Wisdom | 17 |
Three O Adonai | 30 |
Four O Root of Jesse | 43 |
Five O Key of David | 57 |
Six O Rising Sun | 73 |
Seven O King of Nations 79 | 94 |
Eight O Emmanuel 93 | 112 |
Nine This Hallowed Time 103 | 125 |
Common terms and phrases
Adonai antiphons apostolic ascension Behold birth blessed body bring Calvary celebration century child Christ Christian Christmas Church coming communion cornerstone covenant creation cross darkness death deliverance desire disciples divine dwell earth Emmanuel eternal Eucharist evil faith Father flesh forgiveness fulfilled Gentiles glory God's gospel grace heart heaven Hebrew Holy Spirit hope human incarnation Isaiah Israel Jerusalem Jesus Jewish Jews John justice Key of David King Kingdom light liturgy living Luke Lumen Gentium Magnificat Mary Mary's Matt meaning Messiah ministry moral Moses musterion nations nature never old dispensation Old Testament Paraclete Parousia Paschal Mystery peace Pentecost person Pharisees pray prayer present promise prophecy prophets redemption resurrection revealed righteousness Rising Sun Root of Jesse sacramental sacrifice salvation Saviour says the Lord scripture sense solar deities splendour St Paul suffering temple things titles truth unity vine wisdom word worship YHWH