Scripture offers little about the man who married Mary and reared Jesus, but Joseph was key to Gods promise to send a Savior. Jesus was not his biological son, but God made Joseph His adopted father, the provider and caretaker of Mary, and our Savior, Jesus. This picture book inspired by Scripture tells the story of Christmas from Josephs point of view.
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By itsjustme (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fear Not, Joseph!: A Story of Christmas (Hardcover)
Teaching both the Christmas story and the importance of trusting God without fear, Fear Not, Joseph! by Julie Stiegemeyer is a unique addition to your family's seasonal bookshelf.
Not only does the author tell the biblical story of Jesus' birth through the eyes of Joseph - something I've never seen in a children's book before - but she emphasizes how Joseph had to trust God, despite dubious circumstances. First, Joseph's young fiancee tells him an angel visited her to say she'll soon give birth to the Messiah. "I looked at Mary, my stomach twisting and my thoughts whirling. I wanted to trust her, but I did not believe her words. An angel visited her? She was already with child? But were weren't even married yet!" Joseph thinks. That night, he can barely sleep, but when an angel appears to him in a dream, saying, "Fear not, Joseph!" he embraces the Lord's plan. Months pass and Joseph and Mary are on their way to Bethlehem. Fearful Mary will soon give birth, Joseph begs innkeepers for a place to stay. When at last an innkeeper's son suggests they stay in the stable, Joseph worries what the damp place will do to his wife and her child. Then he remembers the angels words: "Fear not, Joseph!" Joseph tells his wife, "God will care for you, Mary...Our Savior is coming." Mary gives birth with the help of the innkeeper's mother. At last, baby Jesus is born and Joseph thinks: "We had nothing - barely a shelter, no food, no wealth. Yet at that moment, in this tiny bundle, in this small, helpless Child, I found hope. I knew that the angel's words were true." What I Like: I appreciate the re-telling of the familiar Christmas story from Joseph's point of view, and I like that the author found a way to not only tell the story of Christ's birth and what it meant, but also to encourage us to "fear not" and trust the Lord. Throughout, the art of Cheri Bladholm is realistic and lovely; these are illustrations to capture both your imagination and your child's. What I Dislike: The book ends a little abruptly. Joseph tells how they stayed on in Bethlehem until an angel came to him in a dream and told him to take his family to Egypt..."Like Abraham, our ancestor, we trusted that God's hand was leading us and His love supporting us, His promises swaddled in the Child I carried in my arms." Some may also object to the addition of non-biblical details, like the help of a midwife. Overall Rating: Very Good. Kristina Seleshanko Managing Editor Christian Children's Book Review
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By Mary Jones "mass mercy" (Stockbridge, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fear Not, Joseph!: A Story of Christmas (Hardcover)
Beautiful illustrations, but it was not true to the Christmas story. Mary tells Joseph of the angel's visit, and Joseph tells Mary that she probably just had a dream. In the stable, Joseph asks the innkeeper's son to send a woman to assist in Christ's birth. The entire story is more human than it is Divine!
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Inappropriate for Young Children,
By N.H. Bookworm (New Hampshire, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fear Not, Joseph!: A Story of Christmas (Hardcover)
Joseph contemplating divorce? Mary in agonizing labor pains? A call for a midwife? ...all read as the Christmas Eve "homily" to my unsuspecting parish with a group of small children gathered at the priest's feet. This book, while taking serious creative liberty, is inappropriate for very young children. I also question the Scriptural validity of most of this ridiculous book. Even the illustrations are "DARK." Pass on this one, parents. There are far better Christmas books for children!
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