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l)\l.ritig tbe cbaOS £ cbristio-as 0 ■ ■ reo1 c e From Church Publishing Inc. comes these wonderful books for Advent and Christmas. And there are lots more! Advent with Evelyn Underhill A Year with American Saints Editor Christopher L. Webber's Co-authors G. Scott Cady and carefully selected inspirational Christopher Webber present passages from Underhill 's most biographical vignettes of 365 significant wo rks provide American pilgrims of the faith readings for every day of Advent from all major Christian faith and Christmas . Share the traditions and periods of timeless treasure of Underhill 's America 's history. spiritual vision. Church Publishing 0-898 69-530-9 $30.00 Morehouse Publishing 0-8192 -2221-6 $12.95 The Breath of God What We Do in Advent: Nancy Roth brings together An Anglican Kids' Activity Book WhatWe Do ir /\dl.er,t simple instructions in basic Anne E. 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