From Now On: A Lent Course on Hope and Redemption in the Greatest Showman
Rachel Mann
(Author)
Description
A brilliant new Lent Course for 2019, based on the hugely popular film The Greatest Showman. The 2018 Golden Globe-nominated movie starring Hugh Jackman, about the founder and stars of the Barnum & Bailey Circus is ideal for Lenten study of Christian themes of hope, redemption and new life.
The five-week course offers discussion points, biblical reflections and prayers based on short excerpts from the film. The themes are: (1) 'A Million Dreams', exploring what liberation and hope might look like for an 'outsider' in the world; (2) 'Come Alive', exploring how the family of faith can bring hope and purpose; (3) 'Rewrite the stars', asks what forms of resistance can be placed in the way of salvation; (4) 'Never Enough', questions the temptations of false fulfilment that can lead us to betrayal; (5) 'The Greatest Show', shows how redemption is found when we discover 'the circus is our home'.Product Details
Price
$9.99
Publisher
Darton Longman and Todd
Publish Date
November 29, 2018
Pages
128
Dimensions
7.88 X 0.35 X 7.78 inches | 0.22 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780232533927
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About the Author
Rachel Mann is an Anglican priest, poet and broadcaster. The author of two books, her memoir of growing up trans, 'Dazzling Darkness' was a Church Times bestseller. She is minor canon and resident poet at Manchester Cathedral and is a regular contributor to Radio 2's Pause For Thought.
