Tonight in Bethlehem
by Ted Slater on 12/24/2009 at 12:10 PM
What a great time for our publishing system to go berserk on us. But that's what's happened: Neither yesterday's article, "God Gave His Only," nor today's article, "Tonight in Bethlehem," have appeared on our homepage.
If you've got a few minutes, I cannot urge you strongly enough to start reading today's featured article. Author Elisabeth Adams spent some time studying in Israel, and draws heavily on her research into the nativity as she constructs the narrative.
"Tonight in Bethlehem" moved me to tears. I'd love to hear how it affected you.
1. Elisabeth Adams said the following at 12:57 PM on Dec 24:
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Just giving credit where due! This story was inspired by the research of Dr. Stephen Pfann and Claire Pfann.
2. Brad K said the following at 1:34 PM on Dec 24:
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Wow, I never thought of the Christmas story that way. Great article!
3. farmer Tom said the following at 3:15 PM on Dec 24:
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I'm going to take this opportunity to wish a very Merry Christmas to all of the folks at Boundless. Thank you for providing a place to read, think and discuss things pertaining to the Christian life for everybody, regardless of ones marital status.
The truths of Jesus Christ, born of a virgin, living a sinless life, dying on the cross of Calvary and risen again are universal and the only real source of hope for a lost and sinful world.
Whether one is married or not, until they have a proper understanding of who Jesus Christ is, and what He did for us, their lives will have a vacuum which can not be filled by anything else.
Merry Christmas to all of you who regularly post comments at Boundless blog. Merry Christmas. Even if I disagree strongly with some of you, I hope you will have a blessed Christmas and focus your celebration on the Christ of Christmas.
Merry Christmas to all of you.
4. Tacuache said the following at 9:47 AM on Dec 26:
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Merry Christmas to all! Nice story, good change in perspective. I'm recommending this link below as a supplement for several reasons. First, it's simply a good article with good research that reveals much about the development of Christmas as a holiday. Second, I'm sure someone here will dispute this story saying that Jesus was born in the spring, or at this other time. This article is very good in examining that line of thought and showing it's various facets. And last, as an archaeologist myself I think people could enjoy this site and some of the work my peers are up to. Everyone have a wonderful rest of the year!
http://www.bib-arch.org/e-features/christmas.asp
5. Kimberly said the following at 10:40 PM on Dec 26:
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That article was just beautiful. Thank you, Elisabeth!
6. Charlotte C. said the following at 2:10 AM on Dec 27:
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Hey Ted,
I know this is off topic but I noticed that the search function on Boundless doesn't seem to be working right now. I wanted to read more articles on faith but nothing came up. It doesn't work with other ones as well. I hope this problem can be fixed soon.
And I just want to thank you for doing all you can to keep Boundless up and running! Even though it's a lil' late, Merry Christmas :)
7. Bernie said the following at 8:23 AM on Dec 28:
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Are updates still not working? Can we get a link to today's article through the blog?
8. Julie (Ginger) said the following at 10:41 AM on Dec 28:
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I found Elisabeth's story to be so truly crafted that it pierced me with that sharp, sweet joy that comes every now and then when the Gospel crowds intimately into our hearts and calls to us. Thank you very much for having it here.
9. Sarah P. said the following at 11:57 AM on Dec 28:
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Elisabeth's story didn't make me cry, but it was that sort of true that touched me in the calm center. It's very hard to write a fictional account that is actually interesting from a Bible story (since most people already know the crucial details), but she did a good job. If anyone could do it well, it would probably be her, with all she has learned. :)
If you all click to Part II of Elisabeth's story and then look at the URL at the top of your web browser, you can iterate the number at the end of the URL forward by one and find the next article as well.
10. Sarah P. said the following at 11:58 AM on Dec 28:
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Oh -- and I wanted to say 'Merry Christmas' as well. Boundless has blessed me more than I can say, and I do appreciate interacting with everyone on here.