Birth of the Chosen One: A First Nations Retelling of the Christmas Story
Experience the story of Christmas in a fresh and meaningful way with Birth of the Chosen One, a captivating retelling of the birth of Jesus adapted from the Gospel of Luke in the First Nations Version, an Indigenous translation that recounts the Creator’s Story―the Christian Scriptures―following the tradition of Native storytellers’ oral cultures. With this dynamic equivalence translation, readers will experience the story of Christmas in a fresh and new way!
This fully illustrated picture book celebrates the sacred event of Christ’s birth with the vibrant voice of Indigenous oral storytelling. Featuring stunning artwork by Native artists Hannah and Holly Buchanan, children and adults alike are invited to immerse themselves in this unique retelling of the birth of Jesus, the Chosen One.
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About the Author
Terry Wildman
Terry M. Wildman (Ojibwe and Yaqui) is the lead translator, general editor, and project manager of the First Nations Version. He serves as the director of spiritual growth and leadership development for Native InterVarsity. He is also thefounder of Rain...
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