The Day Christ Was Born: The True Account of the First 24 Hours of Jesus's Life

This book is an easy short read of the story of the "Theotokis"(misspelled I'm sure)(the Mother of God)(to be qualified)the Virgin Mary & her beloved "husband" Joseph(not the actual father of Jesus Christ in conception)& the birth of Jesus the Christ, who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, the Son of God, 2nd Person of the TRINITY, 3 PERSONS>ONE GOD. The Fully man/Full God who came to earth, the Messiah, the Savior of the World. Not a believer? Read it anyway, its a comprehensive synopsis of JimBishop's interpretation of what(thru biblical, historical,archeological,customs&manners of that time,&geographical research)may have or probably happened as Mary&Joseph made the journey to Jerusalem as did thousands of others for the census. It is the story filled in with the "bring you there to the scene" with the sounds, sights, atmosphere as only Mr. Bishop could do, as he did in "THE DAY CHRIST DIED", another masterpiece he wrote. You can read this book out LOUD to ur family on Christmas Eve & Christmas will have a new meaning other than going to the Mall for last minute gifts. It will bring life to your spirit & ur Christmas Day. You will be blessed.

I got this book because I heard it reccommended on the radio by Swindoll. It is a very short simple easy to read book which, though I was expecting it to be deeper and more insightful, the simple clear presentation of what that day may have been like for these mere mortals involved in it presented in such a simple mundane matter of fact way moved me to tears repeatedly. This book helps you to put God's coming as a human being in the flesh and all the awe and grandeur of it into a perspective that is more easy to see in grasp for us humans.

For such a small book, it was jam packed with great information. This account of Christ's birth made Mary & Joseph's saga "real" to me. As I read the accounting of the time, I could see the occurances in my mind clearly and could truely imagine what they must have been feeling during that period of time. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in the story of Christ.

When it was first written in 1959, this book was subtitled "A Reverential Recreation," and it is a very good one, an outstanding piece of work that gives the reader a new appreciation for the human dimensions of the Christmas story. Bishop's detailed research and captivating writing style make this book an engaging read, giving the reader a greater feel and appreciation for Mary (she was only 14 or 15 at the time)and Joseph (He, too, was much younger than you might think, about 18 or 19), of what their life was like, of the family ties between Jesus and John the Baptist, of what countryside was like on the 90-mile trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem, of Bethlehem's proxmity to Jerusalem and its impact on the story...Reads like the the old "You Are There" TV series, and it is good, very good. Well done and highly recommended. Perhaps the next best thing to being there...

The Day Christ was Born is an excellent work of fiction describing the life of Christ. The book actually covers more than just the day of Jesus' birth, giving attention to the circumstances surrounding that important event, such as Mary's pregnancy, the trip to Bethlehem, the visit of the shepherds and the Magi, and the trip to Egypt. Bishop takes a few liberties in his interpretation of the biblical story, but maintains the crucial elements in his narrative. He explains some of the customs of the day, including those of marriage and the process of giving birth. With only two of the four gospels giving any details about the birth of Jesus, Bishop has attempted to supply the missing details, weaving in material from various ancient historical and archeological sources. He doesn't tamper with the facts, but merely enhances them with a creative dialogue and description that makes the book an enjoyable read.