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The Jewish Roots of Christmas

The Jewish Roots of Christmas: Dr. Brant Pitre on the meaning of Jesus' birth — Bible study on CD.
Dr. Brant Pitre uncovers the Jewish roots of Christmas and the true meaning of Jesus' birth — MP3 study.
The Jewish Roots of Christmas: Dr. Brant Pitre on the birth of Jesus — DVD Bible study.
Dr. Brant Pitre on the Jewish roots of Christmas and the meaning of Jesus' birth — Digital Video study.
The Jewish Roots of Christmas: Dr. Brant Pitre on the birth of Jesus — Blu-ray Bible study.
The Jewish Roots of Christmas: Dr. Brant Pitre on the meaning of Jesus' birth — Bible study on CD.
Dr. Brant Pitre uncovers the Jewish roots of Christmas and the true meaning of Jesus' birth — MP3 study.
The Jewish Roots of Christmas: Dr. Brant Pitre on the birth of Jesus — DVD Bible study.
Dr. Brant Pitre on the Jewish roots of Christmas and the meaning of Jesus' birth — Digital Video study.
The Jewish Roots of Christmas: Dr. Brant Pitre on the birth of Jesus — Blu-ray Bible study.
Tay McRaney Verified Buyer
Thank you for this faith-building teaching. It was so interesting while inspiring. For example, I did not know the relationship of Christmas to the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah. I showed it to my Bible Study Class. To a person, the viewing was well received. Dr. Pitre hit it out of the park again.

The Jewish Roots of Christmas


• What is the true meaning of Christmas?
• What was the Star of Bethlehem?
• How does Jesus' birth fulfill Hannukah?

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  • 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.

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Further Study Details & FAQ

A closer look at the biblical texts and sources behind this study, for those who want more detail before purchasing.

Key passages & sources examined: Key passages & sources examined: David anointed as the LORD's 'christos' (1 Samuel 16); the messianic prophecies of Isaiah 9 and Micah 5:2; the nativity of Luke 2 and the 'ox and manger' of Isaiah 1:3; Balaam's star (Numbers 24:17) and the Magi of Matthew 2; and the winter feast of Hanukkah (1 Maccabees 4:48–59) fulfilled in John 1 and 10:22. Draws on St. Jerome, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Augustine, Pope Benedict XVI, and Michael Barber's The True Meaning of Christmas.

Is this a full-length study?

No — it's a focused, single-topic study of about 1 hour 36 minutes, well suited to Advent and Christmas reading or a seasonal parish session.

Does it explain why Christmas is on December 25th?

Yes. One section weighs the historical evidence for the date and the common claim that it was borrowed from a pagan feast, drawing on early sources like St. Augustine.

What's the connection to Hanukkah?

Dr. Pitre shows how the birth of Jesus echoes the Jewish winter 'Festival of Lights,' tracing the parallels without assuming prior familiarity with either.

What formats are available?

CD, DVD, and MP3. A printable outline and an audio excerpt are linked above.