{"product_id":"9781433526626","title":"The Hour before Dawn","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnce again, author Penelope Wilcock reaches back through the centuries to the ancient monastery of St. Alcuin. Abbot John is undergoing deep, emotional shock after learning of the rape of his sister and murder of his mother; Father William is discovering his own vulnerability; and there, immersed in the daily routine of simple tasks, the brothers undertake the greatest task of nurturing the grace of God in their souls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 5 in the recently continued The Hawk and the Dove series, \u003cem\u003eThe Hour before Dawn\u003c\/em\u003e explores the psychological impact of grief and trauma as well as how one can be healed. Wilcock deftly weaves themes of the resurrection and ascension throughout the story, exploring the process of having survived suffering, but not yet having moved on. Characters eagerly await the coming dawn of restoration. Based on solid historical research, Wilcock’s representation of monastic life is authentic, rich with poetic prose and a sense of time and place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hour before Dawn\u003c\/em\u003e affirms our need for one another’s understanding and love as well as our need for a personal relationship with Jesus. Wilcock’s newest story helps readers understand the grieving process, make connections between the Bible and everyday life experiences, and nurture an attitude of understanding and kindness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crossway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47139602170096,"sku":"9781433526626","price":9.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781433526626_p0.jpg?v=1763752602","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781433526626","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}