Book : The True Meaning Of Christmas The Birth Of Jesus And.

-Titulo Original : The True Meaning Of Christmas: The Birth Of Jesus And The Origins Of The Season

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Ignatius Press

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What does the Bible really say about the birth of Jesus? How did the celebration of Christmas become associated with things like Santa Claus and decorated trees? In The True Meaning of Christmas: The Birth of Jesus and the Origins of the Season, biblical scholar Michael Patrick Barber offers an inspiring look at the Bibles accounts of Jesus birth and the development of the Christmas season. Along the way, he answers numerous questions, including: How is the Christmas story related to ancient Jewish expectations? Why is Jesus said to be laid in a manger? Who are the Magi? What is the mysterious Christmas star? How did December 25th become the date of Christmas? How did Saint Nicholas become Santa Claus? As Dr. Barber will show, to find our way home at Christmas, we need to first return to Christmass home in the story of the Bible. Only by carefully reflecting on the stories of Jesus birth can we hope to celebrate Christmas in the way it is meant to be celebrated and discover the real joy it promises! Review In his brilliant and fascinating new book, Michael Barber uses the Bible, Jewish tradition, archaeology, and ancient history to shed fresh light on the true meaning and mystery of Christmas. If you’re looking for a wonderful Christmas gift for your loved ones (or yourself!), then look no further. --Brant Pitre, Distinguished Research Professor of Sacred Scripture, Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, Author of Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist I love this book! It is a joy to read, packed as full as a Christmas stocking with solid facts and helpful insights on the Bible, the early Church Fathers, and why we celebrate the season the way we do today. --Leslie Baynes, Associate Professor of New Testament and Second Temple Judaism, Missouri State University As a self-described lover of and expert on Christmas, I thought that Dr. Barbers book would be a helpful review of all of the elements of the season that I am so fond of. I did not anticipate learning so much about Christmas...and I definitely did not imagine that my heart would be set on fire like it was by what I read in this book. Not only was my intellect and imagination formed by the content of Dr. Barbers book, but my love and longing for Jesus Christ was enkindled by his words. This is not merely my new favorite book by Michael Barber, it is my new favorite book on Christmas. --Fr. Mike Schmitz, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Duluth and Chaplain for the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota-Duluth About the Author Michael Patrick Barber is Professor of Sacred Scripture and Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. He has written various books and scholarly articles on biblical studies and theology. He lives in Aurora, CO, with his wife, Kimberly, and their six children. He can be found online at TheSacredPage .