ISBN: 9798174053380 - christmas for the curious: a 25-day beginner's guide to jesus, advent, the nativity story, and why this season matters (1 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What if the Christmas story you think you know is only the beginning of what there is to discover Behind the manger, the shepherds, the star, and the familiar carols lies a much deeper story of history, prophecy, faith, empire, expectation, and the identity of Jesus.Written especially for curious minds and beginners, this 25-day journey offers a clear, thoughtful, and accessible way to understand the biblical and historical foundations of the season without assuming prior knowledge or forcing easy answers.Each short daily reading explores an important question, including: - What does 'Messiah' actually mean - Why does Advent come before Christmas - Was Jesus really born in a stable - Were there actually three wise men - Was Jesus born on December 25 - What might the Star of Bethlehem have been - Why do Matthew and Luke tell the story differently - Where did popular Christmas traditions come from - Why do Christians call Jesus the Son of God - What does Christmas have to do with Easter - And why does the birth of Jesus still matter today Rather than simply repeating familiar traditions, the book carefully distinguishes between what Scripture says, what history can support, what Christian tradition developed later, and what remains debated. Difficult questions are handled with honesty, respect, and clarity, making the journey suitable for Christians, new believers, returning believers, thoughtful skeptics, and anyone who wants to understand the season beyond its surface.Along the way, you will gain a clearer understanding of the Nativity, the world of first-century Judea, Mary and Joseph, the shepherds and Magi, Herod and Rome, biblical prophecy, Advent, the Incarnation, and the larger Christian claim about who Jesus is.With concise chapters, reflective questions, simple takeaways, a 25-day Scripture reading guide, beginner-friendly definitions, and a practical Christmas reference toolkit, this book turns familiar traditions into an invitation to look closer, ask better questions, and understand more deeply.Begin the 25-day journey today and discover the story behind the season with fresh eyes.…