A Calendar of Carols

Christmas reflections, prayers and songs of praise

Gordon Giles

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BRF (The Bible Reading Fellowship)
20 September 2024

Bible readings, selections & meditations

Christmas is a musical destination as well as a spiritual one, yet when we reach the newborn Christ child in the manger, what do we see? What music do we hear in our hearts as we join our songs with those of the angels?

In 25 short chapters, each concluding with a specially written prayer, Gordon Giles explores the spiritual and biblical allusions to be found within our best-loved Christmas carols.

A Calendar of Carols can be used either as an Advent calendar up to Christmas, or more flexibly over the Christmas season and into January.

By: Gordon Giles
Imprint: BRF (The Bible Reading Fellowship)
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 155mm, Width: 165mm,
Weight: 219g
ISBN: 9781800392793
ISBN 10: 1800392796
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 20 September 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gordon Giles is Canon Chancellor of Rochester Cathedral. He is the author of several books for BRF Ministries and editor of New Daylight Bible reading notes. He is an editor of both Hymns Ancient and Modern and the Revised English Hymnal.

Reviews for A Calendar of Carols: Christmas reflections, prayers and songs of praise

'A treasure trove for every lover of Christmas carols - the delightful and sometimes unlikely stories of how our favourite carols came to be written, with insightful reflections on their deeper meaning.' Sir John Rutter, composer and conductor 'What a glorious book - brimming with familiar carols, as well as overlooked treasures from down the years. We meet wonderful and talented characters who've created words or music, learn about the times they lived in, and hear engaging tales of their passion for singing to match their devotion to God. Filled with facts and faith, Gordon has provided us with an inspiring but practical reference book that surely is a ""joy to the world""!' Pam Rhodes, presenter on Songs of Praise and author 'Gordon Giles is, in my opinion, one of the pre-eminent hymn and carol experts of today. His insightful analyses, deft musical understanding and erudite theology all combine with a fantastic sense of humanity and compassion. This work is bursting with Gordon's characteristic integrity, warmth and wit. I heartily recommend it.' Thomas Hewitt Jones, award-winning composer, music producer and songwriter