"I am simply in awe of this book. An absolutely astonishing triumph."
Eric Metaxas, New York Times best-selling author, Bonhoeffer

The Star of Bethlehem is one of the greatest mysteries in astronomy and in the Bible. What was it? How did it prompt the Magi to set out on a long journey to Judea? How did it lead them to Jesus?

In this groundbreaking book, Colin R. Nicholl makes the compelling case that the Star of Bethlehem could only have been a great comet. Taking a fresh look at the biblical text and drawing on the latest astronomical research, this beautifully illustrated volume will introduce readers to the Bethlehem Star in all of its glory.

The Jesse Tree--a tree or symbolic tree decorated with handmade ornaments that represent Old Testament events from creation to the birth of Jesus--is a cherished Advent tradition that fosters reflection on salvation history as a preparation for the celebration of Christmas. This kit offers instructions for preparing an actual tree, pre-drawn ornaments, a poster, a short history of the Jesse Tree, suggested Scripture verses to accompany each ornament, and a Jesse Tree prayer service.

Tonight a king will be born, and all the stars in heaven are competing to see who can shine the brightest for him. But when the stars see the poor family huddling in the shabby stable, they begin to think that this baby couldn't be a king after all!

That is, all the stars except the smallest, loneliest star in the sky, Little Star. He recognizes the baby Jesus as the King of kings and understands His special message of love. Read on to discover the extraordinary way Little Star serves his King on that cold, dark night.

Certain to become a Christmas classic, this delightful tale connects the star atop the Christmas tree to the true meaning of Christmas--the birth of Jesus.