The Very First Christmas

by Paul L. Maier

Other authorsFrancisco Ordaz (Illustrator), Francisco Ordaz (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 1998

Collection

Status

Available

Call number

MAI

Publication

Concordia Publishing (1998), Edition: 3rd Printing, 32 pages

Description

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

User reviews

LibraryThing member True54Blue
Maier writes this children's book at a very high level. It is designed to explain the historical circumstances of Jesus' birth to children but will also inform their parents. He includes many details that scholars are interested in but which are not usually mentioned at Christmas.
LibraryThing member wichitafriendsschool
This book combines scripture passages with expanded explanation and beautiful painted illustrations. The text is a bit lengthy for young children, but can be shortened easily while letting the full-page 14" x 14" illustrations be the primary story.
LibraryThing member stpetersucc
No more fairy tales for Christopher; he wants a real bedtime story. So his mother tells the amazing and miraculous story of Jesus' birth.

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Physical description

11.1 inches

ISBN

9780570050643
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