the christmas story from the gospels of matthew and luke

The Christmas Encyclopedia

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crump, William D., PUBLISHER: McFarland & Company, This reference work presents a tremendous amount of information about the Christmas holiday from its inception around A.D. 350 to the present day. Covering not only Christmas day but the entire season from Advent through Epiphany, over 340 entries provide details on historical events that have shaped Christmas; St. Nicholas, Santa Claus, and other mythical beings that spread gifts around the world; symbols such as the Yule log, Christmas tree, holly, and mistletoe; sacred and popular carols and other music; and customs in the United States and around the world.

One Year with Jesus: The Living Bible

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Galvin, James C. / Veerman, David R. / Taylor, Linda Chaffee, PUBLISHER: Tyndale House Publishers, These popular devotionals are the perfect quiet-time companion for every day of the year. One Year with Jesus 365 daily readings that present the life of Christ in chronological order with selections from the four Gospels, devotional comments that provide insight and encouragement, interesting cultural and background notes. Also includes a harmony of the Gospels.

Advent and Christmas with Fulton J. Sheen: Daily Scripture

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sheen, Fulton J. / Bauer, Judy, PUBLISHER: Liguori Publications, Beginning with the first day of Advent and continuing through the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, these selections from the immortal pen of Fulton J. Sheen encourage readers to explore the essence and promise of the season. Those looking to grow in their prayer life and become more attuned to the joy of Advent and Christmas will find a wonderful guide in this spiritual companion.

The Short Story: The Reality of Artifice

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: May, Charles E., PUBLISHER: Routledge, The short story is one of the most difficult types of prose to write and one of the most pleasurable to read. From Boccaccio's Decameron to The Collected Stories of Reynolds Price, Charles May gives us an understanding of the history and structure of this demanding form of fiction. Beginning with a general history of the genre, he moves on to focus on the nineteenth-century when the modern short story began to come into focus. From there he moves on to later nineteenth-century realism and early twentieth-century formalism and finally to the modern renaissance of the form that shows no signs of abating. A chronology of significant events, works and figures from the genre's history, notes and references and an extensive bibliographic essay with recommended reading round out the volume.

The Oxford First Companion to Music: The Story of Music

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McLeish, Kenneth / McLeish, Valerie, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, The Story of Music covers includes music from the time of ancient Egypt, through the middle ages, Renaissance, and baroque, to the electronic music of today.

Fencing the Sky

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Galvin, James, PUBLISHER: Picador USA, From critically acclaimed author of The Meadow comes a haunting novel of the American West. Circumstances spiral out of control when an accidental murder springs from the best intentions. With one man dead and another on the run, this is a story about violence and how it destroys lives when the land is at stake. This lyrical first novel--long-awaited by the many admirers of James Galvin's "The Meadow"--is nothing less than the story of the disappearance of the American West.

The Life of Moses

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morris, Neil, PUBLISHER: Enchanted Lion Books, Thirteen paintings tell the story of Moses' life, from his discovery as a foundling on the Nile, to his death on Mt. Pisgah over-looking the land of Canaan. Also depicted are the killing of the Egyptian overseer; the flight to Midian and the burning bush; Moses confronting the Pharaoh; the Plagues; the Exodus and the parting of the Red Sea; the manna from heaven; Moses on Mt. Sinai receiving the Ten Commandments; and the golden calf. The book also is enriched by a detailed commentary on each painting. The story that inspired the work is re-told, and symbols and important characters are explained. All in all, a stunning visual introduction to the great themes of the Old Testament as presented in works of art.

The Blessings of Christmas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ideals Publications Inc, PUBLISHER: Ideals Publications, This over-sized book features beautiful paintings, photographs, poetry, and articles emphasizing the many special blessings of Christmas and its power to heal, to comfort, and to inspire. With its glorious color photographs depicting the many beautiful scenes of Christmas and the awe-inspiring art masterpieces of the Nativity, each page becomes a special blessing all its own. In addition to the wonderful short stories and poems are the words and music to some of our most memorable Christmas carols and spirituals.

The Declaration of Something Mysterious

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Swindoll, Charles R., PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Publishers, On the hillsides and seashores of Galilee, Jesus proclaimed a message that people had never heard before. It was bold, challenging and often mysterious. In this third of four studies on the book of Luke, you'll discover anew the promises and commands for the kingdom living-straight from the Master, for yesterday and for always.

Joy to the World: A Victorian Christmas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hart, Cynthia / Grossman, John / Dunhill, Priscilla, PUBLISHER: Workman Publishing, Text by Priscilla Dunhill. The Christmas we love today sprang from the festive parlors and bedecked halls of a century ago, where it lives still in the lush pages of "Joy to the World." A specially embossed and die-cut jacket wraps the book like a precious gift. Selection of the Literary Guild and the Better Homes & Gardens Family Book Service. copies in print.

Holly: The True Story of a Cat

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brown, Ruth, PUBLISHER: Henry Holt & Company, From a popular author/illustrator, the enchanting story of holly the cat -- ideal for Christmas and all year long. She was just a tiny kitten and she was abandoned. Someone found her and gave her to us. Because it was nearly Christmas, we called her Holly. Holly is an abandoned kitten adopted at Christmastime. Shy at first, she slowly gains more and more confidence in her new home. Sweetly, and gently, and sometimes humorously, she quickly becomes a member of the family. Everyone who has ever known or loved a cat will instantly recognize the lovable Holly. A true story, Holly's tale is an ideal example of how pets touch our lives in wonderful ways.

Meditations

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marcus / Marcus, A., PUBLISHER: Hackett Publishing Company, A new translation of the philosophical journey that has inspired luminaries from Matthew Arnold to Bill Clinton Written by an intellectual Roman emperor, the "Meditations" offer a wide range of spiritual reflections developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and the universe. Marcus Aurelius covers topics as diverse as the question of virtue, human rationality, the nature of the gods, and his own emotions, spanning from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation. * Includes an introduction, chronology, explanatory notes, general index, index of quotations, and index of names

The Barons of Texas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sherman, Jory, PUBLISHER: Forge, Jory Sherman returns to the story of the unforgettable Baron family, which he began in Grass Kingdom and continued in The Barons of Texas and The Baron Range. It is the eve of the bloodiest conquest in American history and the ranchers of the Rio Grande Valley are fighting the Apaches and each other. Martin Baron is soon in danger when a killer from New Orleans conspires to destroy everything he has worked so hard for. This is a story of slave smuggling, murder, treachery, violence, and passionate love as the men and women of central Texas struggle for wealth and power in a savage and uncertain world.

The Story of Christmas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tyndale House Publishers / Owen, Sally / Haysom, John, PUBLISHER: Tyndale House Publishers, With vibrant art and simple pop-ups to hold children's attention, this innovative book retells the familiar Christmas story through 24 lift-the-flap windows an ideal gift or family activity.

Pictorial History of Hockey

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Romain, Joseph / Duplacey, James, PUBLISHER: Thunder Bay Press (CA), This lively volume begins with the first games resembling ice hockey, played on the frozen lakes of Europe and North America, and traces the game's development to the dazzling speed and puck-handling that characterize it today. From the first Stanley Cup playoff in through the growth of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association, the proliferation of boomtown hockey, the birth of the NHL, the evolution of the All-Star game, the advent of international competition, and the rival leagues to the expansion teams, this illustrated volume tells the complete story of the fastest game on ice.

A River Ran Wild

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cherry, Lynne, PUBLISHER: Hampton-Brown Books, From the author of the beloved classic The Great Kapok Tree, A River Ran Wild tells a story of restoration and renewal. Learn how the modern-day descendants of the Nashua Indians and European settlers were able to combat pollution and restore the beauty of the Nashua River in Massachusetts.

Today is Christmas!

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hallinan, P. K., PUBLISHER: Ideals Children's Books, From the first shopping trip to Christmas Day festivities, P.K. Hallinan captures the enthusiasm of children as they await this special day, spotlighting both the reverie and the reverence of the day. Along the way, readers are treated to such treasured traditions as decorating the tree, celebrating with a candlelight service at church, and leaving a plate of cookies for Santa.

From Brokenness to Community

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Vanier, Jean, PUBLISHER: Paulist Press, The lectures in this volume witness the importance of the meeting between the university of the learned and the university of the poor. From them a deep understanding of true discipleship emerges.

The Illustrated Guide to the Tarot

The Illustrated Guide to the Tarot: Interpret the Symbols of the Tarotand Increase Your Understanding of the Cards Kathleen McCormack - Quarto Publishing plc The Tarot is one of the oldest and most intr iguing systems of divination, or fotune-telling. This lavish ly illustrated book displays some of the most beautiful exam ples of Tarot packs from the past, and from around the world. 10 euro + shipping delivery

The Christmas Cross: A Story about Finding Your Way Home for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lucado, Max, PUBLISHER: W Publishing Group, "The Christmas Cross" is a story about finding your way home for the holidays, told in the context of one man's journey in a small Texas town. Unique interactive elements inside this book-including envelopes with pullout letters and surprises-makes this a one-of-a-kind Christmas treasure.

The Pillars of the Earth

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Follett, Ken, PUBLISHER: Signet Book, From #1 "New York Times" bestselling author Ken Follett comes this spellbinding epic set in twelfth-century England. "The Pillars of the Earth" tells the story of the lives entwined in the building of the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has ever known-and a struggle between good and evil that will turn church against state, and brother against brother.

Smuggler's Blues: The Saga of a Marijuana Importer

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brown, Jay Carter, PUBLISHER: ECW Press, Told from the viewpoint of an impressionable young entrepreneur named Jay Carter Brown, this memoir quickly dives into the gritty underbelly of the international drug trade. The story begins with minor league smuggling scams between Canada and the Caribbean that soon escalate to multi-ton shipments of grass and hash from the Caribbean and the Middle East. All goes well for a time, but as the stakes grow higher, inevitable setbacks occur. Drug-runners, police, jealous friends, and rival gangs all contribute to this extraordinary story of a young man who became involved at the highest levels of the drug trade and lived to tell about it.

Night Before Christmas: Picture Puzzles to Search and Solve

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wick, Walter, PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Scenes from Clement Moore's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas inspire twelve elegant and fascinating compositions where readers search for dozens of intriguing hidden objects. The first photograph, "The Night Before Christmas," features a gingerbread house, Christmas cookies, candles, bulbs, and more. "Visions of Sugarplums" is an abstract composition of Christmas confections; and "Such a Clatter " is a dynamic explosion of objects. In "It Must Be Saint Nick," Santa is shown in shadow; and in "A Bundle of Toys," the presents in Santa's sack are revealed as a magnificent jumble. The final photograph, "Happy Christmas to All" is a beautiful, pastoral landscape, lustrous under new-fallen snow. The original poem is printed on the endpapers. Can You See What

Cyclopedia of World Authors (REV)-Vol. 3

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: The Editors of Salem Press / Magill, Frank Northen, PUBLISHER: Salem Press, Cyclopedia of World Authors, Fourth Revised Edition provides concise introductions to the lives and works of authors from around the world and from antiquity to the present. The set profiles important novelists, short-story writers, playwrights, poets, screenwriters, lyricists, memoirists, essayists, biographers, critics, historians, and philosophers, as well as prominent figures in politics, the sciences, and the social sciences who wrote key works.

The Gift of the Magi

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Henry, O. / Heyer, Carol, PUBLISHER: Ideals Publishing Company, The classic Christmas story of selflessness and giving is beautifully retold with breathtaking illustrations by this award-winning artist.

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