Joy to the World: The Stories Behind Your Favorite Christmas Carols
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (534 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0085088XI |
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| Number of Pages | : | 341 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This collection of carol stories will add special meaning to each Christmas season. Perfect for personal or family Advent devotions.
(Southern California Christian Times 2004-06-03) . absolutely perfect for family or small-group devotions
Needed History Great supplemental information for worship. Well done and documented adding to the church its history. It will serve a church well who is losing its roots and identity.. "A minister looks for stories for Christmas Eve" according to A Customer. I ordered three books: Christmas Songs in America, Joy to the World! and Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas. Of the three Joy to the World! had the shortest descriptions and therefore was the least helpful to me. However, it did include eight songs not found in Stories behind the Best-Loved Songs.. "Very brief." according to tvtvVery brief. I was a little disappointed by this book. The subtitle says "The Stories Behind Your Favorite Christmas Carols". However, these tales are so short they really aren't stories and are mere ancedotes. There are a few interesting facts one can learn, but for the most part this book is a let down because it doesn't live up to it's. . I was a little disappointed by this book. The subtitle says "The Stories Behind Your Favorite Christmas Carols". However, these tales are so short they really aren't stories and are mere ancedotes. There are a few interesting facts one can learn, but for the most part this book is a let down because it doesn't live up to it's
. Kenneth W. He also served as music director for Children's Bible Hour, Radio Bible Class, and several churches. Osbeck (Litt.D., Cornerstone University; M.A., University of Michigan) taught for thirty-five years at Grand Rapids Baptist School of the Bible and Music and at Grand Rapids Baptist College. He is the author of several books, including the best-selling Amazing Grace: 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions; 101 Hymn Stories; Hallelujah, What a Savio