At the Manger: The Story of Those Who Were There

by Peter Orullian

Book Overview

Experience the joy of Christimas by taking a journey back in time and partaking of thelives of those first to greet the newborn babe. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0971290903
• ISBN13: 9780971290907
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Descant
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Uplifting, thoughtful, and thoroughly entertaining reading

At The Manger: The Stories Of Those Who Were There by Peter V. Orullian is a touching and imaginative novel about what it must have truly been like to witness the birth of Jesus Christ. Presenting viewpoints of this monumental event from a wide variety of perspectives imbued with humility and respectful wonder, At The Manger is highly recommended as uplifting, thoughtful, and thoroughly entertaining reading.

Touched my Heart

This is an amazing new Christmas story. I love books that make me think and take me out of my comfort zone. "At the Manger" was a cause for personal reflection and a series of short stories that all weave together the lessons of giving and personal sacrifice. At the Manger TOUCHED MY HEART. It is an awesome book to add to your collection.

Great read for Christmas and beyond!

I must admit I am not usually a reader of Christmas stories. In fact, I only picked this book up on the recommendation of a friend. Upon reading it, however, I found it to be a great read, with excellent writing and intriguing plotlines, brought together by the central event. I would definitely recommend this book for those who enjoy Christmas stories, as well as those who just enjoy a well written, well crafted read!

What a wonderful way to welcome Christmas!

I purchased this book last year for myself as well as some in my family and I intend to purchase more to give as gifts this year. It is a wonderful book with 12 different stories of people who could have been around or present at the time of Christ's birth. One of the stories about a carpenter named Luke, who crafts the manger the babe slept in, is interwoven throughout the book. The author paints the characters so vividly that you truely feel their emotions as you read their stories. The handmaiden, the watchman, the vintner and others, as well as my personal favorites - the beggar and the potter - are all wonderful characters with their own set of problems in life, that come to the realization that the baby boy born in a simple stable is truely the Messiah and brings redemption to all and unconditional love. I highly recommend the book to read(and to give as a gift to others) to bring you to the true spirit of Christmas.

Praise for At the Manger

If you read one book this Christmas, this should be it. This book takes you on a journey through the sorrow and gut wrenching pain that life can bring, to the peace and healing the Savior offers. Be there as those who first saw the Christ child are transformed by His love and the miracle of His birth. I highly recommend this book. I guarantee you've never read a Christmas story quite like this.