Incredible depth and detail that opened up the Mass Readings for me.
Please please put it on a DVD..
Great introduction to the catechism. Left me wanting more. We need a explanation on every paragraph.
1 hour 36 min. (2 CDs / 1 DVDs / MP3)
What is the true meaning of Christmas? Why is the birth of a Jewish boy in Bethlehem the center of human history? And why is the feast of Christmas so beloved, not just among Christians, but even among unbelievers?
In this new Bible study, Dr. Pitre answers these and other questions by going back to the Bible and ancient tradition to shed light on the little-known Jewish roots of this beloved holiday. In this presentation, you will learn about:
• The Birth of "the Christ"--how Jesus was not the first "Christ," and why keeping the "Christ" in Christmas is so important
• The Sign of the Manger--why Jesus is laid in a manger, and what it reveals about the mystery of his identity
• The Mystery of the Magi--who the Magi were and how they knew to follow the star to the newborn Jewish king
• The Star of Bethlehem--what ancient Christian tradition reveals about the kind of star that led the Magi to Jesus
• The Significance of December 25th--the real reason Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 25th
• The Fulfillment of Hannukah--how the birth of Jesus fulfills the Jewish winter festival of "Lights"
Like so many other aspects of the Catholic faith, if you want to understand the true meaning of Christmas, you not only have to go back to the Bible, you have to go back to the Old Testament and ancient Jewish tradition. If you'd like to deepen your understanding and celebration of this beloved season, then this Bible study is for you.
I saw this for the first time at a Bible study group And loved it. I needed to have my own copy. I Ordered that CD by mistake but it was quickly rectified and I appreciate that.
Great service and delivery by Catholic Productions and great product from Brante Pitre.Thank you
Wonderful ! Food for the soul and mind to grow in strength of faith and trust in our dear God's plan of salvation. Every time I see a Nativity scene now I can't help thinking about, all that Brant shared in his talk, and what Mary may have been pondering in her heart. Luke 2:19.
Once again, Dr. Petrie gives an excellent talk about the connection of Christmas to the Old Testament. I always learn quite a bit from Dr. Petrie, who not only is an expert scholar, but has a user-friendly way of presenting it.
As always, another excellent presentation by Brant Pitre!