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The Origins of Christmas, revised edition

The Origins of Christmas, revised edition

The Origins of Christmas, revised edition

Joseph F. Kelly / Joseph FKelly

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Editorial:
The Liturgical Press
Año de edición:
2014
Materia
Cristianismo
ISBN:
9780814648605
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When was Christmas first celebrated?How did December 25 become the datefor the feast? How did the Bible’s 'magifrom the East' become three kingsnamed Melchior, Caspar, and Balthasar who rode camelsfrom three different continents to worship the newbornChrist? How did the Feast of the Nativity generate anentire liturgical season from Advent to Candlemas?Why did medieval and Renaissance artists portrayJoseph as an old man? When did the first Christmasmusic appear? And who was the real Saint Nicholas?These and many other questions are answered inthis revised and expanded edition of The Origins ofChristmas. The story of the origins of Christmas is notwell known, but it is a fascinating tale. It begins whenthe first Christians had little interest in Christ’s Nativity,and it finishes when Christmas had become an integralpart of Christian life and Western culture.The Origins of Christmas covers a variety of topics in aconcise and accessible style, and is suitable for groupdiscussions.

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