Book Review: Names for the Messiah

This is a look at the names for Jesus as found in Isaiah9:6. These are Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace. There is a look at how people have seen and understood each of these. Then whether Jesus fit the title, and finally what was the interpretation of the way Jesus was a representative of each of these names. 

Names for the Messiah, Written by Walter Brueggemann, is actually a book to be read for Advent. It would be good to use as an individual or as a small group, over this time. Brueggemann always has such insight in his writings. I found this book to be inspirational and I will keep it in mind in December to re-read as it was meant. 

I was given this book by NetGalley and Westminster John Knox Press in exchange for my honest review. 

Book Review: God is in the Manger

Just as Advent is divided into weeks, this book is also divided into sections. Advent Week One: Waiting; Advent Week Two: Mystery; Advent Week Three: Redemption; Advent Week Four: Incarnation and The Twelve Days of Christmas and Epiphany.

I, personally have never read works by Dietrich Bonhoeffer before because discussions with my son about him were intimidating. However, this Advent Guide takes the reader to what matters during Christmas. Bonhoeffer was arrested by the Nazi's in 1943 for his position against Hitler. He was then hung in 1945. The writings from this book were recorded while in prison, and there were exerpts from letters and sermons.

I feel like this is a good resource for each year, as a reminder of what this season means.

I was given this book by NetGalley and Westminster John Knox Press in exchange for my honest review.