Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus: Experiencing the Peace and Promise of Christmas (Redesign)

This is an excellent compilation of some of the most scripturally solid theologians and Bible teachers. It has blessed me immensely to find so many of them in one book. If you want to hallow your Advent preparations and family celebration of the season, I highly recommend this book. Also, Spurgeon’s Joy to the World (a daily Advent reading) and Sinclair Ferguson’s Dawn of Redeeming Grace (also a daily Advent reader) are both excellent to, if you seek the same solid teaching in a 25 day format.

Guthrie's edited anthology of Advent writings from a selection of mostly contemporary Protestant Reformed, theologians and pastors is a great tool for personal and family reflection at the Advent season. There are 22 readings, and unlike many books like this, they are not categorized by a suggested date of reading. Each reading can stand on its own as a reflection and spiritual teaching about a particular part of the Christmas season.This is a contemporary set of readings, with 12 of the 22 authors still living. The strongest of the writings, I believe is Timothy Keller's excerpt of a sermon from December of 2001, with its references to gift, hurt, pain and God's work with the least of these, showing, tenderly, I think, that everyone is part of the least of these. The sermon was initially given as New York City was dealing with the aftermath of 9/11, and so it is particularly rooted in the shadow of that event.It would have been great if this book had included some Puritan expositions of the beginning chapters of Matthew or Luke. Otherwise, the only pre-18th century authors here are Augustine, Luther & Calvin. So the depth of this book, from the conservative contemporary Reformed tradition is strong; but it might have greater reach if more older works were included or works from early Medieval or church fathers period were included.This collection of writings is rich in Biblical exposition of the Advent of Christ and is recommend. The richness of gospel teaching will be a welcome antidote to the frenzy of the secular observances of Christmas.

This book truly made my advent season more meaningful. I appreciate all the different authors Nancy Guthrie used in the compilation.

I really enjoyed the book, it was great to read for Christmas, but the kindle version has some issues. Incorrect passages, it seemed like sentences ended abruptly, then picked up a few pages later if at all. But besides these infrequent mistakes with arrangement and formatting, it was a great read and well worth the 3 bucks I paid for it.

Wonderful advent book of selected writings from some of the best theologians of our time and before. I really enjoyed this book throughout advent season - some selections really made me think and re-read the scripture passages that was being discussed ... Which actually is what is needed by us all - get into God's Word first, then explore what men say about it. I will probably give some copies of this book to my family for Thanksgiving next year. I have ordered the Lent season book as well.

This is by far the best Advent book I have ever run across. It is filled with reflections from great theologians both modern and from the past. I will be using this book for many years to come. I loved it so much that I bought 30 additional copies to give to every adult Sunday School teacher in our church as a Christmas gift. If you love great writing from wonderful theologians you need to add this book to your Christmas reading list!

Great book to read as the Advent Season is coming. I just bought a Kindle copy of this so I can re-read it this season. I bought the hard copy a couple of years ago and enjoyed reading it. I have also given copies as gifts. It is a wonderful collection of writings from many well know, theologically sound writers. Focuses on the real celebration of Christmas.

Excellent readings for each day leading up to Christmas from a whole range of theologians past and present. I would have given it more stars but the layout is terrible. Some sentences are chopped in half and separated from one another by another paragraph of text, which is really frustrating to read, and you often have to go over the same couple of paragraphs mentally sorting out the actual flow of the argument. Please fix the layout for next Christmas!!

Fantastic resource, that I have started to use every year in the run-up to Christmas. Very short chapters - easily read in 5minutes that are accessible and focus the mind amidst all of the busyness of this time of year. A wide-spread of authors too - some which I had not come across previously - but all biblically faithful and clear on putting the glory on Christ. I would highly recommend this as a practical way to 'remember the reason for the season' for busy individuals.