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The Journey: Walking The Road To Bethlehem
Journey with Adam Hamilton as he travels from Nazareth to Bethlehem in this fascinating look at the birth of Jesus Christ. Ashe did with Jesus' crucifixion in24 Hours That Changed the World,Hamilton once again approaches a world-changing event with thoughtfulness. Using historical information, archaeological data, and a personal look at some of the stories surrounding the...more
Hardcover, 137 pages
Published
September 1st 2011
by Abingdon Press
(first published August 1st 2011)
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With particular emphasis on cultural and geographical details that we typically don't get in the Nativity Narrative, United Methodist Pastor Adam Hamilton, who researched and lived this book in the Holy Land, walks his readers through the Christmas texts in Matthew's and Luke's gospels; he doesn't shortchange us on Hebrew Bible background and antecedents either!
In five chapters―Mary of Nazareth, Joseph of Bethlehem, Mary's Visit to Elizabeth, From Nazareth to Bethlehem, and The Manger―the author...more
In five chapters―Mary of Nazareth, Joseph of Bethlehem, Mary's Visit to Elizabeth, From Nazareth to Bethlehem, and The Manger―the author...more
This really is a fabulous book to read while preparing to celebrate Christmas; I was enlightened. The page count and format tuck nicely into the busyness of the season; easily read during quiet time - the key for me was to start this book at the beginning of the Advent season in order to slowly and purposefully make my way through The Journey. For those who are more scholarly than I, or more aware of the details of the times when Christ was born may not gain any new insights through reading this...more
I would have enjoyed this book if it had been a first century travelogue of the trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem, or if it had been a well researched what might things have been like for Joseph and Mary, what do we know, not know and what are the likely guesses, or I would have enjoyed a let me tell you what I suppose about the Christmas story. Instead this book was none of the above. Well, it was kind of the last option. It really is the author's supposition of things, but he wants you to think...more
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I don't really read that many religious books besides The Bible, my book of saints sporadically, and whatever my Bible study is reading (if anything), but this book caught my attention when I was at Berean. I'm really glad I read it as it is very well-written. Mr. Hamilton describes in detail what life would have been like for Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, etc. and points out some significant aspects of the story that I'd never really contemplated. I also really liked the lessons we can learn fro...more
I read this over the advent season as part of a Bible study group and loved it! I learned so much about the culture and community of the time of the birth of Christ that gave me an understanding and appreciation I would probably never have had otherwise. The Journey both helped me focus on the true meaning of Christmas this year and also provided me with a deeper appreciation of Jesus's birth. My worship at Christmas and throughout the year has become more personal, fulfilling, and meaningful as...more
My church is going through this book/video series for our Advent season this year. Adam Hamilton has done a great job at presenting his love for the subject, his well done research, and the discoveries he made during his own travels through the region. And sure, there are a couple details in the book that our sermons will challenge a little bit (by asking additional questions), but overall it's a great springboard into re-discovering the real story of Christmas. I think this book will help many...more
Christmas adult study 2011. Puts a whole different perspective on Mary and her trip to Bethlehem. The study also had author video segments which showed scenes of the route and hardships Mary went through just to make it to the stable where Jesus was born. Short, simple, but deep. A wonderful story to read anytime of the year!
Fantastic examination of Christ's birth. He goes through each point of view to the Christmas story: Joseph's, Mary's, the shepherds, and the magi's. This would make a great guide to take with you for suggestions if going to the Holy Land [because it talks about where certain events were mostly likely to have occurred.]
Our Sunday school class did this study right after Christmas and it was so meaningful and insightful that it drove us to do his kent study "24 hours that changed the world".... Definitely recommend doing the videotape to enhance the experience as you see the historical sites in the holy land !
Read this with my Sunday School class during this Advent season. Very enlightening, and I loved all the ways Adam Hamilton shared scholars' views and his personal views of the Nativity Story and how it really happened. The video series also brought each chapter to life.
This is a great accessible book for anyone wanting to take a closer look at the Birth Narrative of Jesus. This book can be read on it's own but also lends itself to class and discussion. I used it in collaboration with my sermons during Advent 2011.
This was a good read. It gave some insights into the Christmas story that you may not normally think about, it adds a new dimension to what happened in Bethlehem. It breaks it down into each part of the story, so it is a short 5 chapter book, but so worth the read.
Great advent book. Gave new meaning to the Christmas story and had a lot of interesting information I hadn't really thought too much about. Takes the holiday to a new level.
While I commend Adam Hamilton on his thorough research and vivid descriptions of his pilgrimage to the Holy Land, I didn't necessarily find this book to offer any new historic and cultural viewpoints of the people and scripturally-based events in the days prior to Christ's birth. Knowing that his current church, The Church of the Resurrection of Leawood, KS, does have a remarkable way of inviting huge masses to Candle Light Christmas Eve services, the details of the journey of Mary and Joseph fr...more
This was great - very eyeopening and fresh way to read the story of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem.
This book contained several interesting new perspectives on the nativity story, yet I had expected more from it, therefore felt a bit disappointed.
Skimmed this and it was appealing enough to try to read next advent....now I need to find the lent version!
An in-depth look at the Christmas story. About 90% credible.
Excellent book! A must read for the advent season especially.
I liked the reflections at the end of each chapter better than the chapters themselves. He had some interesting things to say, but this wasn't a book with a ton of insights -- it is one of the most familiar stories, after all.
Learned a ton
Nov 19, 2011
Lynn A. Nysse
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A bit more violence then in the previous books. Still a good series.
A thought proving book. Great for group discussions.
Adam Hamilton studys are always enlightening. I really enjoy them and hope that I can see him preach one day!
Very solid. Used this for our Advent worship focus at church. Liked how the author cleaned up historical inaccuracies and paired the truth with application for living today.
I enjoyed this book. Paired with the class at my church and the DVD, I learned a lot of things I haden't already known. Somethings I liked better than what I know now, but it's just their best guess anyway. Glad I read it.
Dec 21, 2011
Mrs. Cubby Culbertson
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommended to Mrs. Cubby by:
Pastor Alice MacKeil
So many new perspectives. It was such a wonderful experience to share with our church family as well as other family and friends. Several nuggets of wisdom that I will carry in my heart, not just at Chirstmas, but always.
This is what we are studying currently in Bible study.
May 14, 2012
Jo Lovely
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I en joyed reading this book. It was a good read around the Christmas holidays. Good insight.
A wonderful book. Educates about jesus times
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