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The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds

"The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds" by Fr. Dwight Longenecker unveils new insights into the Christmas story by exploring historical truths and long-held traditions. Through thorough research of ancient texts and his experiences in Jerusalem, Longenecker enriches the famed tale of the Bethlehem shepherds. This enlightening 144-page paperback deepens the beauty and reality of the Nativity story.
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  • New insights into the Christmas story
  • What is historically true and what has been added over time
  • Based on research in ancient texts and Jerusalem
  • Context of geography, history, politics and culture
  • Deepens the beauty and enriches the reality of the Christmas story
St. Luke’s story of “shepherds in the fields keeping watch over their flocks by night” echoes in the hearts and minds of millions who have heard the story told and retold year after year. Like most well-loved tales, the simple account of the adoration by the shepherds has grown and developed over the ages. Extra traditions have attached themselves to it. Charming characters and details have become part of the story. Beautiful preaching points have illuminated the tale and unlocked the story’s deeper meanings.

Many of these “extras,” however, were conditioned by later cultural assumptions and colored by devotions removed from historical reality. What are the true circumstances of the birth of Jesus Christ? What was Bethlehem like at the time of Jesus’ birth, and why was the little village so important? How did Joseph and Mary meet, and why did they travel to Bethlehem? Were they really homeless the night Jesus was born?

Was there an inn, a “No vacancy” sign, and a grumpy innkeeper? Who were the shepherds, why were the manger and the swaddling clothes a “sign” to them, and why were they so important to St. Luke? After completing The Mystery of the Magi — his groundbreaking study of the wise men, Fr. Dwight Longenecker took a sabbatical in Jerusalem to study the ancient texts and the geography, history, politics, and culture of the time.

He added his own firsthand visit to present-day Bethlehem shepherds in order to unlock “the secret of the Bethlehem shepherds.” This little book sheds new light on an old, old story, deepening its beauty and enriching your Advent and Christmas celebrations for years to come.
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Jesus
Supplier:
Sophia Institute Press
Created Date:
2022-11-28
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Books & Accessories
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Book
Occasions:
Advent
Media Type:
Prayer Book or Book
Occasions:
Christmas
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Books
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"The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds" by Fr. Dwight Longenecker unveils new insights into the Christmas story by exploring historical truths and long-held traditions. Through thorough research of ancient texts and his experiences in Jerusalem, Long
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enecker enriches the famed tale of the Bethlehem shepherds. This enlightening 144-page paperback deepens the beauty and reality of the Nativity story.
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1010563

The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds

$14.95

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