Published in 1880, Ben-Hur is a fictionalization of the events of Christ's life, beginning with the Nativity and ending with the Crucifixion. The story uses a parallel structure to simultaneously explore the life of Judah Ben-Hur, a Hebrew prince who lived in the time of Christ. This remarkable work of historical fiction reshaped the landscape of American popular literature and prompted millions of readers to reevaluate their personal views of Christianity....

Looks at the lives of six of Jesus' close companions, providing character sketches and investigating the scriptural teachings associated with them.

Various animals welcome a new baby born in a stable with their special sounds, but the donkey is afraid that his braying will be too harsh.

On the morning of the first Christmas, the colorful birds of Bethlehem gather to talk about the exciting events they have witnessed, from the long line of people approaching the town to the stable where a newborn baby lies.

Recounts the Christian Nativity story, illustrated with black silhouettes and decorative silver ink, and featuring text selected from the King James version of the Bible.

While traveling to Bethlehem with his beloved dog, a young servant to one of the Magi worries about finding a gift to give the baby Jesus.