Joy to the World: The Stories Behind Your Favorite Christmas Carols
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (584 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0825434319 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Kenneth W. Osbeck (MA, University of Michigan) taught for thirty-five years, first at Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music, and then at Grand Rapids Baptist College and Seminary. He also served as music director for Children’s Bible Hour, Radio Bible Class, and several churches. 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 Sa
(Southern California Christian Times 2004-06-03) . absolutely perfect for family or small-group devotions
This collection of carol stories will add special meaning to each Christmas season. Perfect for personal or family Advent devotions.
Dwight said 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 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 Be. Very 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 beca