"We have beheld his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father."

 

This line from the prologue of the Gospel of John declares the theme of Epiphany. Christmas celebrates Christ's birth; Epiphany manifests his glory.

 

The feast of Epiphany and its following season are not as well observed as they should be. Many of us associate Epiphany with the visit of the Magi but don't know much more about it. In this short volume, priest and theologian Fleming Rutledge expounds the primary biblical texts and narrative arc of the season, inviting us to discover anew "the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ."

"One of the first women to be ordained in the Episcopal church, Fleming Rutledge has had a fruitful career of teaching preachers to communicate the gospel for the formation of the flock in love of God and neighbor. . . . This book joins Dr. Rutledge's other books as a blessing to the church."

—Kathryn Greene-McCreight, priest affiliate at Christ Church New Haven

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 promises to open up that story afresh to individuals, families, and churches alike seeking a deeper walk with Jesus.