| Good Tidings of Great Joy: The Birth of Jesus the Messiah Contributor(s): Barclay, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664258506 ISBN-13: 9780664258504 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $17.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 1999 Annotation: For more than thirty years, readers have benefited from the way the writings of William Barclay have deepened their understanding of the scriptures. His immensely popular Daily Study Bible is the series of choice for millions of students of the Bible. Good Tidings of Great Joy offers Barclay's reflections on the event that changed human history: the birth of Christ. Designed for daily devotions, study groups, or general reading, this volume uses Barclay's wisdom from The Daily Study Bible to enrich the Advent and Christmas season. Complemented by inspiring anecdotes, each passage encourages readers to hear anew the echoes of prophecy and the praise of angels, to understand the anxiety of an impending birth and the adoration of wise men, and to cultivate within their own lives the desire to worship the baby in the manger. Great as a gift or perfect for family gatherings, Barclay's profound insights help bring the good tidings of the Savior to a new generation. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - Jesus, The Gospels & Acts - Religion | Christian Living - Devotional - Religion | Holidays - Christmas & Advent |
| Dewey: 242.33 |
| LCCN: 99023300 |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 5.05" W x 7.37" (0.26 lbs) 100 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Mainline - Theometrics - Evangelical - Holiday - Christmas - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book of readings, collected from The Daily Study Bible, offers Barclay's reflections on the event that changed human history: the birth of Christ. It encourages readers to hear anew the echoes of prophecy and the praise of angels; to cultivate within their own lives the desire to love and worship the baby in the manger. The William Barclay Library is a collection of books addressing the great issues of the Christian faith. As one of the world's most widely read interpreters of the Bible and its meaning, William Barclay devoted his life to helping people become more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. |
Contributor Bio(s): Barclay, William: - William Barclay (1907-1978) is known and loved by millions worldwide as one of the greatest Christian teachers of modern times. His insights into the New Testament, combined with his vibrant writing style, have delighted and enlightened readers of all ages for over half a century. He served for most of his life as Professor of Divinity at the University of Glasgow, and wrote more than fifty books--most of which are still in print today. His most popular work, the Daily Study Bible, has been translated into over a dozen languages and has sold more than ten million copies around the world. |