When the Time Was Right

The Christmas story. Many of us are very familiar with the Bible's account of the birth of Christ. It's a story about Mary, Joseph, shepherds, wise men and the baby Jesus, right?"When the Time was Right" presents a fresh new perspective on this timeless tale. This will almost certainly be unlike any other Christmas book you may have read on the first advent of Jesus into the world. This is the intended purpose. You will see the characters and events surrounding the birth of Christ in a way you may never have seen them before. * You will follow the hand of God as He works through prophets and world leaders preparing the way for His Son, Jesus Christ's arrival. * You will learn about the angel Gabriel's role as God's divine messenger. * You will gain new understanding of the couple chosen by God to be the earthly parents of His only Son. * You will find out about the background of Herod "the Great" and his rampant killing sprees. * You will discover fascinating information about the mysterious wise men who followed a star to see the Boy King. This non-traditional presentation of the Christmas story gives you a unique look at each of these individuals and groups as well as several others involved in the story of Christ's birth. Hopefully you will discover again, from this new perspective, the wonder of the Birth of Christ.