Quick Look
Selma Lagerlöf’s classic style of storytelling draws vividly on the colourful history and landscape of the Holy Land. The human drama and divine mystery of the events of Christ’s life are woven together in visionary tales.
Description
Selma Lagerlöf’s classic style of storytelling draws vividly on the colourful history and landscape of the Holy Land, from the time of Jesus to the Crusades.
From the surly shepherd of Bethlehem to the war-hardened soldier at Herod’s feast; from the unhappy suppliants in the Temple to the cruel Emperor Tiberius, abandoned by all except his old nurse -- the human drama and divine mystery of the events of Christ’s life are woven together in visionary tales. For ordinary men and women caught up in these events, lives and destinies are changed forever.
Formerly published as Christ Legends and Other Stories.
Table of Contents
The Holy Night
The Emperor's Vision
The Wise Men's Well
Bethlehem's Children
The Flight into Egypt
In Nazareth
In the Temple
Saint Veronica
Robin Redbreast
Our Lord and Saint Peter
The Sacred Flame
The Christmas Rose
Reviews
'Brings many familiar stories alive in an enchanting way.'
-- Scientific and Medical Network Review
'The reappearance of these wonderful stories will delight all who enjoy telling or reading stories at Christmastide. As a teacher, when I told my classes of primary school children the stories In Nazareth and In The Temple they proved very popular and inspired excellent artwork! These stories are a wonderful antidote to the materialism and sentimentality which so often mar the celebration of Christmas.'
-- Peter Heathfield, New View, Winter 2002/3
Author
Selma Lagerlöf was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. This book was inspired by tales told by the author’s grandmother. Since it first appeared in 1904 it has been a treasured addition to children’s literature.
Links
We're sorry this book is no longer available, but there's a new edition:
Christ Legends
Also available by Selma Lagerlöf:
The Wonderful Adventure of Nils
The Holy Night
