The Day Christ Was Born: The True Account of the First 24 Hours of Jesus's Life
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (539 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0060607947 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Bishop died in 1987.. Jim Bishop was a syndicated columnist and author of many bestselling books, including The Day Lincoln Was Shot, The Day Christ Died, and A Day in the Life of President Kennedy
"Excellent Book" according to Amazon Customer. There is so much to digest in this book that one reading is not enough. I found the detail and background narratives to be so full of information that I wanted to keep going back to re-read various parts over and over. This book also led to my meditating about the many aspects of obedience and blind acceptance which Mary and Joseph willingly did. I highly recommend it, both for its historical information and for its spiritual influence.. Big D said An New Appreciation for Mary and Joseph as People. When it was first written in 1959, this book was subtitled "A Reverential Recreation," and it is a very good one, an outstanding piece of work that gives the reader a new appreciation for the human dimensions of the Christmas story. Bishop's detailed research and captivating writing style make this book an engaging read, giving the reader a greater feel and appreciation for Mary (she was only 1An New Appreciation for Mary and Joseph as People Big D When it was first written in 1959, this book was subtitled "A Reverential Recreation," and it is a very good one, an outstanding piece of work that gives the reader a new appreciation for the human dimensions of the Christmas story. Bishop's detailed research and captivating writing style make this book an engaging read, giving the reader a greater feel and appreciation for Mary (she was only 14 or 15 at the time)and Joseph (He, too, was much younger than you might think, about 18 or 19), of what their life was like, of the family ties between Jesus and John. or 15 at the time)and Joseph (He, too, was much younger than you might think, about 18 or 19), of what their life was like, of the family ties between Jesus and John. A Solid Treatment of a Solemn Event Jim Bishop was the foremost practitioner of the "Day" historical documentary chronicles. Others he authored were "The Day Kennedy Was Shot", "The Day Christ Died" and "The Day Lincoln Was Shot". He uses only extant historical materials to create a step-by-step chronology of the unfolding events of the most important day in mankind's history. This is a short, easy to read account of Jesus' birth, suitable for all ages.Bishop is very readable and suitable for any Christian doctrine. Explanations of Jewish Roman-era customs help the reader understand why variou
“Written with dignity, unerring taste, and with no straining for effects.” (Chicago Sunday Tribune)“Should give all segments of Christianity a fresh appreciation of Christmas.” (Denver Post)
"Written with dignity, unerring taste, and with no straining for effects."--Chicago Sunday Tribune. A reissue of the classic retelling of the Nativity