Paul Maier
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1st Christmas : The True And Unfamiliar Story
$14.99Add to cartThe events surrounding the birth of Jesus are told with remarkable simplicity in the Bible, but they have too often been obscured by myths, mistletoe, and consumerism.
Now in paperback, The First Christmas separates fact from fiction, stripping away Yuletide folklore and questionable traditions to tell how it really was in the world of the Nativity. Delving into Jewish, Greek, Roman, and early Christian sources, Paul L. Maier uncovers fresh and fascinating insights into the true, yet unfamiliar, story of the first Christmas. A captivating combination of sacred and secular history, this informative and entertaining book answers many compelling questions, such as: Why did the Roman emperor Augustus order his famous census? What marriage customs applied to Mary and Joseph? When and where was Jesus born? Who were the Wise Men? What was the Star of Bethlehem?This beautifully illustrated gift book by a best-selling author and church history expert offers a glimpse at the real, historical drama of Christmas.
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New Complete Works Of Josephus (Revised)
$34.99Add to cartThe primary extrabiblical resource on the first century is now even more enlightening! Renowned scholar Paul L. Maier provides you with introductions to each of Josephus’s works, along with 50 pages of new commentary. Every paragraph is cross-referenced to the standard Loeb edition Greek text. Destined to become the standard in English for referencing Josephus’s collected writings.