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Christmas: The Original Story
Margaret Barker
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Description for Christmas: The Original Story
Paperback. Explores the nature of the Christmas stories and the nature and use of Old Testament prophecy. Beginning with John's account, this book includes Luke and Matthew, the apocryphal gospels, and the traditions of the Coptic Church, to throw light upon wise men and their gifts, the character of Herod, and Matthew's use of prophecy. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 280.
In Christmas, The Original Story , Margaret Barker explores the nature of the Christmas stories and the nature and use of Old Testament prophecy. Beginning with John's account, it then goes on to include Luke and Matthew, the apocryphal gospels, and the traditions of the Coptic Church, to throw light upon wise men and their gifts, the character of Herod, Matthew's use of prophecy, the holy family in Egypt.This book also discusses the stories we get from the Infancy Gospel of Jesus and the development of the Orthodox Christmas icon, as well as the Christmas story and the Mary ... Read more
In Christmas, The Original Story , Margaret Barker explores the nature of the Christmas stories and the nature and use of Old Testament prophecy. Beginning with John's account, it then goes on to include Luke and Matthew, the apocryphal gospels, and the traditions of the Coptic Church, to throw light upon wise men and their gifts, the character of Herod, Matthew's use of prophecy, the holy family in Egypt.This book also discusses the stories we get from the Infancy Gospel of Jesus and the development of the Orthodox Christmas icon, as well as the Christmas story and the Mary ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Weight
280g
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780281060504
SKU
V9780281060504
Shipping Time
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99-50
About Margaret Barker
Margaret Barker is a well-known and high-selling author and former president of the Society for Old Testament study. She is a member of the ecumenical Patriarch's Symposium on Religion, Science and the Environment and a Methodist Local Preacher. She is the author of major and influential works such as The Great High Priest (2003), The Revelation of Jesus Christ (2000) ... Read more
Reviews for Christmas: The Original Story
'Margaret Barker's interpretation of temple theology should not be ignored by anyone interested in Judaism and the origins of Christian faith.' John McDade, Principal of Heythrop College, University of London