{"product_id":"the-characters-of-christmas-the-unlikely-people-caught-up-in-the-story-of-jesus-9780802419293","title":"The Characters of Christmas: The Unlikely People Caught Up in the Story of Jesus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn Something New This Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe hate to admit it, but after years, sometimes even decades, of reading the same Luke 2 story of Christmas, we get a little bored--we lose some of the awe we ought to have when discussing the greatest miracle in history. That's why \u003ci\u003eThe Characters of Christmas \u003c\/i\u003ewas written, to help you take a fresh look at the Christmas story by getting to know the minor characters that played a part in Jesus' birth, such as Zechariah and Elizabeth, the Shepherds, and Herod. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs you slow down, engage your imagination, and enter into the stories of these women and men, you'll see the most important character--Jesus Christ--with new eyes. And with discussion questions and a Christmas song suggestion at the end of each chapter, it's perfect for engaging your whole family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreak free from the familiar, and discover something you never knew about the story you've always heard. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDANIEL DARLING\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, pastor, and leader. He was recently appointed as the director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dan is a bestselling author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Original Jesus, The Dignity Revolution, The Characters of Christmas, The Characters of Easter\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA Way With Words\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the general editor, along with Trillia Newbell, of a small group study on racial reconciliation, \u003ci\u003eThe Church and the Racial Divide\u003c\/i\u003e and is a contributor to \u003ci\u003eThe Worldview Study Bible\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDan is an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in numerous publications. He is a columnist for \u003ci\u003eWorld Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, and a regular contributor to \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e. His work is often featured in \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Gospel Coalition\u003c\/i\u003e and his op-eds have appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post, CNN, Washington Times, Time, Huffington Post, National Review, First Things\u003c\/i\u003e, and other leading outlets. \u003ci\u003ePublisher's Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e called his writing style \"substantive and punchy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDan speaks and preaches around the country and is regularly interviewed on radio and television, including MSNBC's Morning Joe, CNN, and Fox. He is the host of a popular weekly podcast \u003ci\u003eThe Way Home\u003c\/i\u003e where he interviews Christian leaders, politicians, and journalists. He holds a bachelor's degree in pastoral ministry from Dayspring Bible College, has studied at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and is a graduate of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served churches in Illinois and Tennessee. He and his wife Angela have four children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Moody Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50675039600914,"sku":"9780802419293","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3b07c761-3e5a-47a6-b35d-57ae0612b000.jpg?v=1733870176","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-characters-of-christmas-the-unlikely-people-caught-up-in-the-story-of-jesus-9780802419293","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}