The Fullness of Time: Series Preface by Esau McCaulley

1. Yearning: Three Advents of Christ

2. Longing: Four Themes of Advent

3. Crying Out: Two Prophets of Advent

4. Stirring: Four Prayers of Advent

5. Approaching: Eight Practices of Advent

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

Notes

"The way of Advent is the way of waiting. In this guide through Advent's ancient prayers and practices, Tish Harrison Warren teaches us why we wait and how we wait for the One who was and is and is to come. Come, Lord Jesus!"

Joel Scandrett, associate professor of historical theology at Trinity School for Ministry

"In Advent, Tish Harrison Warren writes with her signature warmth, insight, and intelligence. Her effort to 'make Christmas weird again' succeeds from start to finish. Everything Tish writes is a must-read, and this book is no exception."

Andrea Palpant Dilley, online managing editor of Christianity Today

"Much like Mozart's music and Shakespeare's plays, the season of Advent satisfies at so many different levels—theologically, imaginatively, affectively, ethically, liturgically, and so on. In this beautifully compact book, Tish Harrison Warren invites readers to experience the multilevel richness of Advent and to discover thereby the full richness of the triune God. Tolle lege, friends; take up and read, and let Christ himself fill you to the fullest with a life that was and is and is yet to come."

W. David O. Taylor, associate professor of theology and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary and author of Open and Unafraid

"Like myself, many Christians in the United States today did not grow up in traditions that practiced the liturgical calendar. For us, Tish Harrison Warren's book Advent is a godsend because it makes the spirituality and practices of the season relevant and accessible. Finally, a book relating to Christian spiritual formation that is rooted in the great tradition of the church!"

Kurtley Knight, assistant professor of spiritual formation at George Fox University's Portland Seminary

"What a rich work that encourages deep discipleship, as Tish Harrison Warren invites us to remember that learning to wait with hope is central to following Jesus Christ. In this world where darkness often seems stronger than light, Warren reminds us that throughout the centuries Advent has been a time to look honestly at the darkness while attending to the light of Christ, our true hope. In this cultural moment marked by impatience, this book encourages us to receive Advent as a training in patience and hope. Christians who have long practiced Advent and those who might be considering it for the first time will find in this volume a beautiful and timely invitation to embrace it as a means of grace."

Kristen Deede Johnson, G. W. and Edna Haworth Professor of Educational Ministries and Leadership at Western Theological Seminary and author of The Justice Calling