Orem Library

An illustrated story of the birth of Jesus as told in the Book of Luke.

Simon expects a visit from a king and a royal reward for his hospitality but when a beggar turns up at his door instead, he learns the satisfaction of giving.

Two young children notice that something mysterious is happening in Bethlehem and find a young child who is the promised Savior in a stable.

Follows the story of the Nativity from the appearance of the Angel, to the shepherds who came from the fields, to the three wise men who followed the star to pay respects to the newborn king.

"The visit of the three kings to the stable at Bethlehem is one of the most memorable and evocative scenes of the Christmas story. Filled with anticipation, and following an unknown star, the Magi begin the long quest to find the new-born king and to offer him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. The story of the Magi is vividly retold and exquisitely illustrated with paintings by renowned Renaissance masters."--book flap.

From the Annunciation by the angel through Jesus' birth, the angels' appearance to the shepherds, and the journey of the wise men, the Christmas story is presented in its most traditional form.

Having pursued intellectual matters all of his life, Father Tim discovers the joys of working with his hands when he discovers a worn-out nativity scene and begins to restore it.

John Adams new work 'El Nino' is, he has said, "My own version of 'The Messiah." Like Handel's Messiah, El Nino tells the story of Jesus.

Retells the story of how an angel led the shepherds and kings to Bethlehem when Jesus was born.