Fullness of Time
Discover the Depth and Beauty of the Church Year
The church year has been forming the faithful in the Christian story since the church's early days. The Fullness of Time series invites readers to explore the riches of the church year, guided by some of our finest church theologians. Each volume introduces the traditions, prayers, Scriptures, and rituals of a season of the church—not as an academic exercise, but as an reflections on the theological and spiritual treasures of the church calendar.
The seasons of the church invite us to enact, over and over again, the gospel story. The Fullness of Time series opens up that story afresh to individuals, families, and churches alike seeking a deeper walk with Jesus.
What you’ll find in the series:
- Explorations of each season of the church year: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, Pentecost, and Ordinary Time
- Rich historical, theological, and spiritual reflections to deepen your faith and understanding
- Contributions from authors like Esau McCaulley, Fleming Rutledge, Amy Peeler, and Tish Harrison Warren
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Praise for the Books in the Series
"Emily McGowin's Christmas has something to offer everyone: longtime Christians, people who are new to the faith, those who worship in liturgical spaces, Christians in nondenominational spaces, even non-Christians. It is a beautiful reminder of what Christmas is about at the core. McGowin's personal stories about faith and family plus her knowledge of theology and church history make a book that is enjoyable, educational, and full of hope. It's the perfect book to read on your own or with a group in preparation for the season of Christmas."
—Kimberly Deckel, priest and executive pastor at Church of the Cross Austin
"This volume offers a brilliant reflection on the meaning of the great feast of Pentecost. Alvarez masterfully weaves biblical and historical references to help readers see the powerful light that this feast brings to the world, namely the light of God's manifest presence. Moreover, Alvarez's anointed and beautiful writing creates a hunger for more of the divine light."
—Cheryl Bridges Johns, visiting professor and director of the Pentecostal House of Study at United Theological Seminary
"There is no one better to introduce the little-understood church season of Epiphany than Fleming Rutledge. This book is a gift—not only for those who belong to traditions that closely observe the church calendar but also for those who may not. Rutledge's love for Epiphany shines throughout, not least because she elucidates its biblical foundations and edifying purpose for the church. Most importantly, Rutledge gets to the heart of the matter—Epiphany is a celebration of the gospel, the season unfolding the manifestation of God's revelation in Christ, of 'God's definitive and unique actions in the One who has been born in Bethlehem.'"
—Kimlyn Bender, professor of Christian theology at George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University
About the Series Editor
Esau McCaulley
Esau McCaulley (PhD, St. Andrews) is associate professor of New Testament at Wheaton College and a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times. He is the author of Reading While Black and Sharing in the Son's Inheritance, as well as the children's book Josie Johnson's Hair and the Holy Spirit. He lives in Wheaton, Illinois, with his wife and four children.
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caseboundOrdinary Time
The Season of Growth
The Fullness of Time
by Amy Peeler
Series edited by Esau McCaulleyDiscover the Beauty and Depth of Ordinary Time
Most days in Jesus' life were ordinary. Most of ours are too. And that's exactly where the power of Ordinary Time lies. It reminds us that normal is necessary, and routines arefor things that matter—things worth repeating.
Ordinary Time by Amy Peeler invites Christians to see the beauty and significance in the longest, ...
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caseboundEaster
The Season of the Resurrection of Jesus
The Fullness of Time
by Wesley Allen Hill
Series edited by Esau McCaulley"He is risen indeed!" In this short volume, Wesley Hill offers an accessible introduction to the season of Easter. This exploration of the history and significance of the Easter season contains practical application for our spiritual formation that will open readers up to the joyous, radical way of living that turns the world upside down.
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caseboundEpiphany
The Season of Glory
The Fullness of Time
by Fleming Rutledge
Series edited by Esau McCaulleyChristmas celebrates Christ's birth; Epiphany manifests his glory. Many of us associate Epiphany with the visit of the Magi but don't know much more about it. In this Fullness of Time volume, priest and theologian Fleming Rutledge expounds the primary biblical texts and narrative arc of the season, inviting us to discover God's glory anew.
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caseboundChristmas
The Season of Life and Light
The Fullness of Time
by Emily Hunter McGowin
Series edited by Esau McCaulleyOf all the seasons of the church calendar, we're most familiar with Christmas—but that can also make it harder to see past all of its cultural trappings to its timeless beauty. In this Fullness of Time volume, Emily Hunter McGowin invites us intothe church's celebration of Christmas in all its theological and liturgical splendor.
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caseboundAdvent
The Season of Hope
The Fullness of Time
by Tish Harrison Warren
Series edited by Esau McCaulleyIn this short volume, priest and writer Tish Harrison Warren explores the three "comings" of Christ that Advent is about: the first coming of Christ at his incarnation, the second coming at the last day, and the coming of Christ to meet us in the present moment, to make us holy by his Word and Sacrament.
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caseboundPentecost
A Day of Power for All People
The Fullness of Time
by Emilio Alvarez
Series edited by Esau McCaulleyPentecost is one of the most misunderstood days on the church calendar. In this Fullness of Time volume, Emilio Alvarez offers us a rich biblical and theological introduction to the day of Pentecost and sets it in its liturgical context—not only in the Protestant tradition but also in Catholic, Orthodox, and Pentecostal expressions.
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caseboundLent
The Season of Repentance and Renewal
The Fullness of Time
by Esau McCaulley
Lent is inescapably about repenting. We often experience the Lenten fast as either a mindless ritual or self-improvement program. In this short volume, priest and scholar Esau McCaulley introduces the season of Lent, showing us how its prayers andrituals point us not just to our own sinfulness but also beyond it to our merciful Savior.
