
audiobook
by James H. (James Henry) Snowden
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I. An Age of Wonders
II. Preparation for the Event
III. A Wonderful Fulfillment of Prophecy
IV. An Historical Event
V. Simplicity of the Narrative
VI. The Town of Bethlehem
VII. The Wonderful Night Draws Near
VIII. The Birth
IX. No Room in the Inn
The book opens with a reverent meditation on the extraordinary moments that have shaped human history. From the shock of distant revolutions to the quiet marvels of early inventions, each era is presented as a cascade of “wonders” that once dazzled their contemporaries. In this sweeping panorama, the author invites listeners to consider how the familiar can become miraculous when viewed through the lens of time.
Turning to the night that heralded the birth of Bethlehem, the narrative draws a line from all those past marvels to a single, enduring spiritual event. It treats the Christmas night as a universal point of awe, suggesting that its significance transcends any scientific or material discovery. Listeners are guided to see this ancient story not just as a historical anecdote, but as a luminous reminder of wonder that still lights the world today.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (69K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Ben Beasley and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Release date
2005-01-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1852–1936
A Presbyterian minister, teacher, and prolific religious writer, he spent decades explaining Christian belief in clear, practical language for general readers. His books range from theology and Bible study to close examinations of movements such as Christian Science and Mormonism.
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