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Revisiting the Nativity: Exposing Extrabiblical Elements of the Nativity Story We Know Today
Is the nativity story we know today the same one recorded in the Bible?
Nativity scenes have become an iconic and beloved tradition of the Christmas season. Based on these decorations, plays, and films of this story, most of us think we have a pretty good idea of what the nativity looked like. However, when you take the opportunity to compare these traditional elements of the nativity story against the information the Bible gives us about the birth of Jesus, it becomes apparent that they don't match up.
Using biblical study and research, this book exposes 17 traditional elements of the nativity story not mentioned in the Bible, challenging us to use the Bible as their foundation of knowledge before relying on tradition or assumptions. This will allow us to dismiss false facts so that we can focus on the real reason we celebrate the birth of Jesus - the miracle of His incarnation and willingness to become "Emmanuel", which should cause us to celebrate, not just on Christmas, but all year long.
Nativity scenes have become an iconic and beloved tradition of the Christmas season. Based on these decorations, plays, and films of this story, most of us think we have a pretty good idea of what the nativity looked like. However, when you take the opportunity to compare these traditional elements of the nativity story against the information the Bible gives us about the birth of Jesus, it becomes apparent that they don't match up.
Using biblical study and research, this book exposes 17 traditional elements of the nativity story not mentioned in the Bible, challenging us to use the Bible as their foundation of knowledge before relying on tradition or assumptions. This will allow us to dismiss false facts so that we can focus on the real reason we celebrate the birth of Jesus - the miracle of His incarnation and willingness to become "Emmanuel", which should cause us to celebrate, not just on Christmas, but all year long.
55 pages, Paperback
Published December 3, 2020
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Bethel Grove
23 books6 followersBethel Grove is a Christian young woman who loves to read and write, eat Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Blizzards, and disciple teen girls as a youth leader. What started as a hobby of writing book reviews and doing deep biblical studies eventually led her down the path of self-publishing and helping other Christian authors launch their books.
As a former pastor's kid, graduate of Ozark Christian College, and youth leader of many years, she is passionate about using her knowledge of Scripture and youth ministry to help the next generation understand the truth of God's word, as well as help equip their youth leaders with the tools they need to impact the lives of their students. She hopes to someday be a vocational youth minister and well-known author.
As a former pastor's kid, graduate of Ozark Christian College, and youth leader of many years, she is passionate about using her knowledge of Scripture and youth ministry to help the next generation understand the truth of God's word, as well as help equip their youth leaders with the tools they need to impact the lives of their students. She hopes to someday be a vocational youth minister and well-known author.
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