ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ADVENT
From Latin adventus, from advenīre, from ad- to + venīre to come.
10 QUOTES WITH «ADVENT»
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advent.
With the fragmentation of television audiences and the advent of cable and on-demand services, the prestige of being an anchor is not what it was in the days of Walter Cronkite.
The advent of self-government for the Iraqi people is a watershed moment in their history.
I bristle at the implication that only with the help of a Big Six editor does a novel lose its self-indulgent aspects. Before the advent of self-publishing, there were plenty of self-indulgent novels on the shelves.
The advent of the Internet exposed the fact that the old business model for newspapers was broken. The world wide web fundamentally changed the media eco-system, challenging established journalistic practice in what is known as the mainstream media: radio, television, newspapers and magazines.
After the advent of the written word, the masses who could not - or were not permitted to - read, were given sermons by the few who could.
In any case, in so far as our knowledge of the universe carries us, the advent of civilization for the first time on our globe represents the highest ascent of the life processes to which evolution had anywhere attained.
We have witnessed the terrible increases in the incidence of alcoholism, the advent of drug dependency, the protests, marches, strikes and human alienation.
Over the years, TV has gotten so much better, especially with the advent of cable. The bar has been raised. I think HBO really set the standard with 'The Sopranos,' and then on mainstream TV, shows like 'Lost' broke amazing ground.
I would say the film world has stopped operating as one. We have divided it into Hindi movies, Bengali movies, Tamil movies and so on. Earlier, there was only one channel and we all knew what was going on. Today, it is hard to keep track of programmes due to the advent of regional channels.
The advent of electronically synthesized sound after World War II has unquestionably had enormous influence on music in general.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ADVENT»
Discover the use of
advent in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
advent and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
With a new cover, this popular book is now an even more attractive complement to any family's Advent observance. With its fine artistry and fresh approach, it's sure to become a centerpiece of the holiday tradition in many households.
For centuries it has been locked away Lost beneath the sea Warded from earth, air, water, fire, spirits, thought and sight.
Learn about the history of Advent with iMinds JNR audio learning series for younger minds. You probably would agree that the four weeks leading up to Christmas are a special time of year. For Christians this is a period of preparation.
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Just in Time! Prayers for
Advent and Christmas
Drawn from a variety of traditions, the prayers in this collection will aid any congregation as it worships throughout the journey of Advent.
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Advent with Evelyn Underhill
This work compiles several passages from her significant works providing readings for every day of the Advent and Christmas season.
Evelyn Underhill, Christopher L. Webber, 2006
A collection of heart warming stories, for each day of the advent, that follow the arduous journey of a little bear through both trials and miracles, as he makes his way to the Christ Child in Bethlehem.
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Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany: Liturgies and Prayers for ...
Preeminent hymn writer and liturgist Brian Wren offers this new collection of worship resources suitable for a variety of worship traditions during Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany.
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The
Advent Project: The Later-seventh-century Creation of ...
In his final accomplishment of an extraordinarily distinguished career, James W. McKinnon considers the musical practices of the early Church in this incisive examination of the history of Christian chant from the years a.d. 200 to 800.
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Jotham's Journey: A Storybook for
Advent
Offers a part of a story for each day of Advent, discusses the traditions and symbolism of the holiday period, and tells how to make an Advent wreath.
Arnie Ytreeide, Arnold Ytreeide, 2008
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God Is in the Manger: Reflections on
Advent and Christmas
This book includes forty devotions that guide and inspire readers as they move thematically through the weeks of Advent and Christmas, from waiting and mystery to redemption, incarnation, and joy.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 2010
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ADVENT»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
advent is used in the context of the following news items.
Company Shares of Advent Software, Inc. Rally 0.05%
Shares of Advent Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADVS) rose by 0.05% in the past week and 1.07% for the last 4 weeks. In the past week, the shares ... «News Watch International, Jul 15»
Advent One secures their Tier III data centre with Fortinet
Advent One, best known as an award-winning Premier IBM Business Partner, have applied their extensive technical expertise to expand into ... «PRWire, Jul 15»
The worst advent calendar ever: Republican candidate Scott Walker …
The worst advent calendar ever: Republican candidate Scott Walker reveals 1/9th of new logo. Honestly, it could be anything. by Media Mole ... «New Statesman, Jul 15»
Swarms of beggars invade city streets with advent of Ramadan
Swarms of beggars invade city streets with advent of Ramadan. NO DETERRENCE. Last updated: Saturday, July 04, 2015 12:11 AM. Swarms of beggars invade ... «Saudi Gazette, Jul 15»
Sssssssssss! The advent of bubble wrap that doesn't pop
Technically Incorrect: The people who make bubble wrap have another version, one that your kids just can't play with anymore. by Chris ... «CNET, Jul 15»
Advent Claymore Convertible Sec & Inc Fd Declares $0.09 Monthly …
Advent Claymore Convertible Sec & Inc Fd logo Advent Claymore Convertible Sec & Inc Fd (NYSE:AVK) announced a monthly dividend on ... «Dakota Financial News, Jul 15»
Analyst Price Target Update on Advent Software, Inc.
Advent Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADVS): 3 analysts have set the short term price target of Advent Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADVS) at $40.83. «American Trade Journal, Jul 15»
Stock in Focus - Advent Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADVS)
There are a number of sell-side research firms which cover Advent Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADVS) and offer projections on earnings and future ... «Vanguard Tribune, Jul 15»
Current Trade News Alert on: Advent Software, (NASDAQ:ADVS …
On Wednesday, during an current trade, Shares of Advent Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADVS), climbed 0.05%, and is now trading at $44.23. «wsnewspublishers, Jul 15»
Advent CFO Jim Cox Named 2015 Bay Area CFO of the Year
"On behalf of the entire Advent team, I want to congratulate Jim on this ... "Jim works tirelessly to ensure that Advent is well-positioned ... «MarketWatch, Jun 15»
