Hidden Christmas : the surprising truth behind the birth of Christ /

"Even people who are not practicing Christians think they are familiar with the story of the nativity. Every Christmas displays of Baby Jesus resting in a manger decorate lawns and churchyards, and songs about shepherds and angels fill the air. Yet despite the abundance of these Christian refer...

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Main Author: Keller, Timothy, 1950- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, New York : Viking, [2016]
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Summary:"Even people who are not practicing Christians think they are familiar with the story of the nativity. Every Christmas displays of Baby Jesus resting in a manger decorate lawns and churchyards, and songs about shepherds and angels fill the air. Yet despite the abundance of these Christian references in popular culture, how many of us have examined the hard edges of this biblical story? In his new book Timothy Keller takes readers on an illuminating journey into the surprising background of the nativity. By understanding the message of hope and salvation within the Bible's account of Jesus' birth, readers will experience the redeeming power of God's grace in a deeper and more meaningful way,"--Amazon.com.
Physical Description:vii, 148 pages ; 20 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780735221659
0735221650