C Is for Christmas: The History, Personalities, and Meaning of Christ's Birth

by Warren W. Wiersbe, David W. Wiersbe

Overview

Throughout the centuries, so many traditions have woven themselves into the celebration of Christmas that it's difficult to understand just what the season of Christ's birth is all about. Now beloved writer Warren W. Wiersbe and his son, fellow pastor David W. Wiersbe give adults their very own A to Z Christmas primer, cutting through the wrapping paper and pretty bows to expose and explain the backgrounds and reasons for our various symbols and traditions. From angels and Bethlehem to yuletide and Zechariah, the information in this unique collection is sure to enlighten. Anyone who wants to have a deeper understanding of Christmas will love this insightful resource.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441239006
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	10/01/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	627,857
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Warren W. Wiersbe is a pastor, author, and editor of more than 150 books, including 50 People Every Christian Should Know, On Earth as It Is in Heaven, and On Being a Servant of God. He lives in Nebraska.

David W. Wiersbe has been a pastor for over thirty years and is currently serving his fourth church. He is the author of The Dynamics of Pastoral Care, as well as coauthor of four books with his father, and lives in Minnesota.
Warren W. Wiersbe is the former pastor of The Moody Church and the author or editor of more than 160 books, including 50 People Every Christian Should Know, This Is the Life!, and On Being a Servant of God. Today his primary ministry is serving others through writing and mentoring. He lives in Nebraska.
David W. Wiersbe has been a pastor for over thirty years and is currently serving his fourth church. He considers ministry to the grieving to be an important part of his calling and has worked with fire and rescue units, as well as local support groups for the grieving. He is the author The Dynamics of Pastoral Care, as well as coauthor of four books with his father, and lives in Minnesota.

Editorial Reviews

Pastor Warren W. Wiersbe (preaching, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary; 50 People Every Christian Should Know) and his son, Pastor David W. Wiersbe (Calvary Evangelical Free Church of Spring Grove, MN; The Dynamics of Pastoral Care), here offer explanations of the symbols and customs of Christmas, as well as historical perspective and personal application for the Advent season. From angels and Bethlehem to Xmas and Zechariah, the alphabetically organized entries range from several paragraphs to more than five pages in length. Numerous cross references guide users to related entries. VERDICT A clear format and simple language free of lofty jargon make this title suitable for novice researchers. A good choice for pastors, bible study groups, parochial libraries, and public library religion collections.—Bobbie Wrinkle, McCracken

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