Hardback book with Dust Jacket " All Scripture quotations, unless indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible: New International Version. NIV. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society " First edition 1997 Copyright 1997 by Tehabi Books 75 Photographers Celebrate Faith and Family " Sunday, for many Americans, is a day of recreation and relaxation, sleeping in and lazily reading the paper over a cup of coffee, or having fun with friends and family. Just another day. " " For Christians, Sunday is the Sabbath, the day of the Resurrection. It is revered as the first and most important day of the week - the Lord's Day, a day of worship, a day of praise-giving, a day set aside for God, family, and personal introspection. " " In America, Sunday beckons us to observe and preserve this day as a day dedicated to faith and family. This spirit - this celebration - is the heart of Sunday in America. Through a stunning collection of photographs and stories from 75 of America's leading photographers, Sunday in America will take you on a journey into the rich diversity, common faith, warm humanity, and family love that is shared across our nation. " " Sunday in America presents over 150 powerful, captivating images that tell the full story of Sunday - a story of faith, love, and devotion, fervently and simply expressed through the eyes of 75 photographers capturing Americans as they celebrate America ... Reaching Up in Worship Joining Hands in Family Sharing Hearts in Service Growing Strong Together Reaching Out to Others " " Thoughtful essays by noted voices - Philip Yancey, Henri Nouwen, Joni Eareckson Tada, Tony Evans, Walter Wangerin, Jr., Frederick Buechner, Elizabeth Dole, and others - punctuate these themes, while captions with each photograph provide insights into the scene. " " Unlike any other photographic book, Sunday in America captures the significance of faith and family in the daily lives of Americans today. " The book is in excellent condition, but the dust jacket has some wear and tear to the edges. No torn or ripped pages. No markings or writing. |