Navel Gazing
The article discusses the significance of navel gazing on the Christian observance of Advent. It notes that the expression of gazing at one's navel denotes a physical mark of obsolescence and redundancy. In relation to this, Advent serves as the umbilical marker for the Christmas season. It cit...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage
[2009]
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| In: |
The expository times
Year: 2009, Volume: 121, Issue: 2, Pages: 81-82 |
| Further subjects: | B
navel
Religious aspects
B ABDOMEN B Advent B UMBILICAL cord B CHRISTIAN fasts & feasts |
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| Summary: | The article discusses the significance of navel gazing on the Christian observance of Advent. It notes that the expression of gazing at one's navel denotes a physical mark of obsolescence and redundancy. In relation to this, Advent serves as the umbilical marker for the Christmas season. It cites that the Incarnation of Christ is a reminder to every believer that everything that feeds or threatens the spirit can leave its mark on the flesh. |
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| ISSN: | 1745-5308 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The expository times
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0014524609346548 |