The First Christmas: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus's Birth [Paperback]

“Who could argue with the message the authors draw from the Bible’s Christmas stories? Light in the darkest time of the year, hope in a period of creeping despair—these are powerful and universal themes that can give everyone a stake in Christmas.”
—USAToday

InThe First ChristmasMarcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan—top Jesus scholars and authors ofThe Last Week—help us see the real Christmas story buried in the familiar Bible accounts. Basing their interpretations onthe two nativity narratives in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, Borg and Crossan focus on the literal story—the inner truth rather than the historical facts—to offer a clear and uplifting message of hope and peace. WithThe First Christmasreaders get a fresh, deep, and new understanding of the nativity story, enabling us to better appreciate the powerful message of the Gospels.

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