The Very First Christmas - Hardcover

Paul L. Maier

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ISBN 10: 0758606893 ISBN 13: 9780758606891

Publisher: Concordia Publishing, 2006

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Examines the Nativity story as the origin of Christmas, viewing it in both scriptural and secular contexts.

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Author and historian Paul Maier aims to "return the Christmas focus where it belongs"--on the story and spirit surrounding Jesus' birth. Thus, The Very First Christmas doesn't follow the prescribed children's Christmas-book themes--with fairy-tale winter settings in quaint, old European towns. Maier instead sets the story in the American West, where a curious 8-year-old boy named Christopher wants a "real" bedtime story. His mother then tells him the miraculous story of the Nativity. (Ages 4 to 8)

About the Author:

Paul L. Maier is the award-winning professor of ancient history at Western Michigan University. He is the author of numerous award-winning books ranging from children's books to historical texts. A recognized expert in church history, Dr. Maier speaks to a variety of groups and media outlets around the world.

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