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Overview"We've all heard the song ""The Twelve Days of Christmas,"" and we've all seen the traditional Christmas cr�che. Now, author Sam Beeson and photographers Nina and Terral Cochran combine these two classic Christmas icons to create A Rare Nativity. Upon reading the first lines of the book, it's clear the narrator holds a bitter grudge as he sends his enemy crude and discarded gifts: On the first night of Christmas I gave my enemy a briar from a tanglewood tree. On the second night of Christmas I gave my enemy two rotten eggs. Night after night the ""gifts"" pile up--shards of glass, rusty nails, gnarled twigs, and more. What the narrator's enemy decides to do with each of these odious gifts is nothing less than a Christmas miracle. The photographic creation of the rare nativity at the end of the book is both a work of art and a wonder to behold. Forgiveness is something we all need to give and receive, and A Rare Nativity opens our eyes to the act of forgiveness and the true meaning of Christmas. It's a universal message to be shared with readers of all ages. Christmas is a season for giving. Make it a forgiving season." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sam Beeson , Nina Cochran , Terral Cochran , Nina CochranPublisher: Shadow Mountain Imprint: Shadow Mountain Dimensions: Width: 23.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.408kg ISBN: 9781629720623ISBN 10: 1629720623 Pages: 32 Publication Date: 08 September 2015 Recommended Age: From 16 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"""A powerful message about the true meaning of Christmas. Reminds us that Christmas isn't about holiday stress, how many gifts are sitting under the tree or holding grudges. Christmas is about forgiveness. Beeson brings these verses from the Gospel of Matthew to life with 'A Rare Nativity, ' we too are invited to grant open-hearted forgiveness.""-- ""Beliefnet"" (12/8/2015 12:00:00 AM) Faithful Books for the Holidays: ""Beeson's work topped our list of favorite holiday books this year.""-- ""San Antonio Express News"" (12/6/2015 12:00:00 AM)" Faithful Books for the Holidays: Beeson's work topped our list of favorite holiday books this year. -- San Antonio Express News (12/6/2015 12:00:00 AM) A powerful message about the true meaning of Christmas. Reminds us that Christmas isn't about holiday stress, how many gifts are sitting under the tree or holding grudges. Christmas is about forgiveness. Beeson brings these verses from the Gospel of Matthew to life with 'A Rare Nativity, ' we too are invited to grant open-hearted forgiveness. -- Beliefnet (12/8/2015 12:00:00 AM) Author InformationSam Beeson teaches creative writing, Shakespeare, and English. He and his wife, Sarah, have five children and one dog. Sam tries to write something every day and enjoys playing Grammar Punk. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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