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Christ Legends
Selma Lagerlöf
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Description for Christ Legends
Paperback. Lagerlof brings the stories of Jesus' birth and childhood truly to life in this wonderful collection of tales for children. Illustrator(s): Heuninck, Ronald. Translator(s): Howard, Velma Swanston. Num Pages: 160 pages, 12 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 5AH; YNRB. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 184 x 226 x 12. Weight in Grams: 222.
The stories of Jesus' birth and childhood are well known, but Selma Lagerloef brings them truly to life in this wonderful collection of tales for children. Her storytelling draws vividly on the colourful history and landscape of the Holy Land. She weaves in a cast of lively characters whose experiences and points of view are not usually represented: a war-hardened soldier at Herod's feast, a grumpy shepherd, Emperor Tiberius himself. Together they proclaim the human drama and divine mystery of the events of Christ's life. Previously published as The Emperor's Vision.
The stories of Jesus' birth and childhood are well known, but Selma Lagerloef brings them truly to life in this wonderful collection of tales for children. Her storytelling draws vividly on the colourful history and landscape of the Holy Land. She weaves in a cast of lively characters whose experiences and points of view are not usually represented: a war-hardened soldier at Herod's feast, a grumpy shepherd, Emperor Tiberius himself. Together they proclaim the human drama and divine mystery of the events of Christ's life. Previously published as The Emperor's Vision.
Product Details
Publisher
Floris Books
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Weight
221g
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780863159817
SKU
V9780863159817
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Selma Lagerlöf
Selma Lagerloef (1858-1940) was born in Varmland, Sweden. She was the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature. As a child, she spent hours listening to stories told by her grandmother. Following an inspirational visit to the Holy Land, in 1904 she published Christ Legends, her most well-known book, which has been loved by generations of children.
Reviews for Christ Legends
'Brings many familiar stories alive in an enchanting way.'
Scientific and Medical Network Review 'The reappearance of these wonderful stories will delight all who enjoy telling or reading stories at Christmastide. As a teacher, when I told my classes of primary school children the stories In Nazareth and In The Temple they proved very popular and ... Read more
Scientific and Medical Network Review 'The reappearance of these wonderful stories will delight all who enjoy telling or reading stories at Christmastide. As a teacher, when I told my classes of primary school children the stories In Nazareth and In The Temple they proved very popular and ... Read more