Christmas Contrasts

S T Kimbrough, Jr, C Michael Hawn

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English

Resource Publications (CA)
31 October 2023

Poetry; Christianity; Christian worship, rites & ceremonies

Is it possible to understand Christmas more meaningfully through the contrasts that it creates and we create? While some contrasts of Christmas are troubling, others are comforting. The poems in this book juxtapose some of these. There are contrasts of the past and present, contrasts within past and present time, contrasts of wealth and poverty, etc. They evoke vivid images, many of which we know well. Some are pleasant and others are disturbing. How do we deal with the reality of many of these contrasts that emphasize our failure to grasp the meaning of Christmas in such a way that we live out the message of peace and goodwill? The Advent and Christmas seasons are seasons of hope and failure. The hope of peace and goodwill inaugurated in the birth of the Christ Child is contrasted with the failure of his followers to realize the peace and goodwill of which the angels sing. How does a careful look at the contrasts of Christmas help us better understand its meaning and how its meaning can be fulfilled in us? These poems explore this question and offer some helpful and timely responses.

By: S T Kimbrough Jr
Foreword by: C Michael Hawn
Imprint: Resource Publications (CA)
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 227g
ISBN: 9798385204687
Pages: 68
Publication Date: 31 October 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

S T Kimbrough, Jr. holds a PhD from Princeton Theological Seminary and is currently a research fellow of the Center for Studies in the Wesleyan Tradition at Duke Divinity School. He has taught on leading theological faculties in Europe (Bonn University, Germany) and the USA (Princeton, New Brunswick, Wesley [Washington, DC], and Drew University). He has published numerous books with Wipf and Stock including The Lyrical Theology of Charles Wesley; Radical Grace: Justice for the Poor and Marginalized; Partakers of the Life Divine; and over a dozen books of poetry.

Reviews for Christmas Contrasts

"""This Advent season, savor poignant and powerful contrasts set to poetic verse by S T Kimbrough Jr. These poems sing out contrasts of silence alongside the angels' song, contrasts of Christ's birth and every child's birth, contrasts of Palestine and Bethlehem past and present. Kimbrough's 'rhythmic words will lead you 'to sing a new song of the contrasts of Christmas!'"" --Priscilla Pope-Levison, research professor of practical theology, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University ""S T Kimbrough Jr. has created a thoughtful book of contrasts. Consider his words: ""Imagine that in Palestine / in this Child peace, goodwill combine / with love for all of humankind-- / all this in Palestine to find."" They are a contrast to the current violence in the Middle East and elsewhere. They challenge us to think through our faith. Read these poems and be inspired to make a hope-filled difference in the world."" --Lim Swee Hong, associate professor of sacred music, Emmanuel College of Victoria University, University of Toronto"