Very First Christians, the by Paul Maier
There's simply no better way to tell the Christmas story. No more fairy tales for Christopher; he wants real bedtime stories. So his mother tells him the amazing and miraculous story of Jesus' birth. Along the way, Christopher learns the answers to some challenging questions about the Christmas story. And all the answers are right from the Bible. Written by best-selling author and historian, Paul L. Maier, and richly illustrated by Francisco Ordaz, The Very First Christmas is already a treasured Christmas classic. Now individuals have the option to purchase this Gold Medallion Book Award winner in paperback. Families can also use this favorite in daily Advent remembrances with The Very First Christmas Advent Calendar. This title makes a wonderful gift for children, families, and friends. Paul L. Maier writes, This book answers the real questions children ask about the nativity story.
Maier, Paul L.: - Paul L. Maier is the former Russell H. Seibert Professor of Ancient History (retired) at Western Michigan University and an award-winning author whose expertise in first-century studies and extensive travels in the Middle East and Asia Minor provide historical authenticity and compelling drama to his writing. His other writings include the ECPA Gold Medallion Award-winning volume Josephus: The Essential Writings, as well as The Flames of Rome, and the best-selling novel, A Skeleton in God's Closet.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780570071754 |
| ISBN 10 | 0570071755 |
| Title | Very First Christians, the |
| Author | Paul Maier |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Concordia Publishing House Ltd |
| Year published | 2001-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Gold Medallion Book Awards (Elementary Children) 2002 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |