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The First Christmas
The First Christmas: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus's Birth | Marcus J. Borg, John Dominic Crossan
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Who could argue with the message the authors draw from the Bibles Christmas stories? Light in the darkest time of the year, hope in a period of creeping despairthese are powerful and universal themes that can give everyone a stake in Christmas. USA Today In The First Christmas Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossantop Jesus scholars and authors of The Last Weekhelp us see the real Christmas story buried in the familiar Bible accounts. Basing their interpretations on the two nativity narratives in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, Borg and Crossan focus on the literal storythe inner truth rather than the historical factsto offer a clear and uplifting message of hope and peace. With The First Christmas readers get a fresh, deep, and new understanding of the nativity story, enabling us to better appreciate the powerful message of the Gospels.
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Really excellent look at the Gospel stories of the Nativity. I learned a lot about the background that the writers were trying to express. #audiobook

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👏👏👏

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#seasonsreadings2016 #hotdrinkandabook
Well for me it's my e-reader and my water bottle. Finally get a chance to sit back and read tonight!

mom2bugnbee What a lovely Kindle cover/sleeve! 7y
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Another Kindle deal! I'm going to try and fit this one into my December TBR.