
- 144 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
A 30-Day Anthology of Classic Christmas WritingsĀ
For centuries, Christians have treasured the same classic hymns and passages at Christmas. While these works have stood the test of time, believers can be tempted to adopt them as commonplace and fail to consider their deeper meaning.Ā Ā
Journey to BethlehemĀ presents an insightful selection of Christmas classics from the greatest English and American poets to important historical church figures such as Augustine, Luther, Calvin, and Spurgeon. Ideal for reading during the month of December, yet applicable for use year-round, each of the 30 readings consists of a classic work, literary analysis, takeaway summary, and Bible passage.
Literary expert Leland Ryken analyzes hymns, poems, and prose, highlighting how each passage is edifying and stylistically satisfying. Readers will experience a new fondness for these classic works as they meditate on the mystery of Christ's incarnation.
- 30-Day Christmas Anthology:Ā Each daily reading guides readers through the month of December
- Features Classic Christian Works:Ā Writings by historical church figures, including Augustine, Luther, Calvin, and Spurgeon
- Written by Leland Ryken:Ā Literary expert and author or editor of over 60 books includingĀ The Soul in Paraphrase and The Heart in Pilgrimage
- Offers a Fresh Perspective:Ā Examines classic works from a literary perspective to provide Christians with new insightsĀ
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Newsletter Signup
- Endorsements
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Editorās Introduction
- Part 1 Christmas Hymns
- 1 Joy to the World
- 2 Angels from the Realms of Glory
- 3 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
- 4 Brightest and Best of the Sons of the Morning
- 5 It Came upon the Midnight Clear
- 6 Once in Royal Davidās City
- 7 As with Gladness Men of Old
- 8 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
- 9 O Little Town of Bethlehem
- 10 Silent Night
- Part 2 Classic Prose Devotionals
- 11 Mary, Our Example
- 12 Bethlehem, the Town God Chose
- 13 Journeying with the Wise Men
- 14 The Paradoxes of the Incarnation
- 15 A Christmas Prayer
- 16 The Greatest Birthday
- 17 Nicene Creed
- 18 On the Incarnation
- 19 The Excellency of Christ Seen in Christmas
- 20 The Birth of Jesus
- Part 3 Christmas Poems
- 21 The Magnificat
- 22 A Hymn on the Nativity of My Savior
- 23 In the Bleak Midwinter
- 24 The Consecration of the Common Way
- 25 A Christmas Carol
- 26 A Christmas Hymn
- 27 No Room for Jesus
- 28 Wilt Thou Love God as He Thee?
- 29 On the Morning of Christās Nativity
- 30 Journey of the Magi
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Person Index
- Scripture Index