Magi [Hardcover]

Dan Gilbert (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2007

This debut Christmas novel has the power to completely change how you think about the season.

Join one of the original magi, Ramates, on an uncharted journey of revelation this Christmas. What begins as this hunter-priest's darkest day turns into a remarkable quest to discover the transforming truth of an ancient prophecy.

Ramates is compelled to follow a new luminary he has discovered in the night sky. He knows the ancient prophecies. He has heard of the Promised One. He must see for himself.

Daniel Gilbert combines ancient history, detailed astronomy, prophecy, and legend in this imaginative tale of one of the original magi and his life-changing meeting with the new child king.

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About the Author

Daniel Gilbert grew up hearing lively renditions of Bible stories from his father, and began his stargazing hobby when his own children were young. He combined his love for the night sky with more than a decade of historical research to write this novel. He is an associate professor at Tennessee Wesleyan College and lives in Cleveland, Tennessee with his family.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 178 pages
• Publisher: Paraclete Press (MA) (October 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557255245
• ISBN-13: 978-1557255242
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,360,982 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magi Authenticated, October 2, 2007

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A richly woven story, steeped in research of historians such as Pliny, Josephus, Macrobius, Strabo, and more. This is no piece of Christmas fluff - no stale leftover of the tin-foil-crowned, bath robed Magi stumbling in at the end of the church play. It is inspiring as well as entertaining. Dr. Gilbert respects the intelligence of his readers and presents an authentic portrait of the first Gentiles to worship the Christ Child. He also lays to rest some of the myths and legends surrounding the famed gift-bearers. The perfect gift for all readers, but especially history/astrology buffs - much classier than the worn out cheese assortment or tie-of-month. No gift wrap needed - the cover itself is an ornament. Highly recommended!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars John E. Carroll, November 5, 2007

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John E. Carroll - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Magi (Hardcover)

Dr. Dan Gilbert's ability to make this book come to life is incrediable. Once I started reading it was very difficult to put down. When you start getting toward the end you get a bit depressed because you just don't want the story to end. Along with the book there is the added bonus of his well designed web site, www.danielgilbert.org, which allows the reader to follow the characters movements along with the book. I look forward to seeing more work by Dr. Gilbert in the near future. I highly recommend this book for yourself or it makes the perfect gift.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magi -- what a book!, October 22, 2007

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If you are tired of the "Christmas card" version of the magi, read this incredible account of an ancient story. Feel the energy that Dr. Gilbert puts into his research on astronomy and the first century Parthians. The way he sets the stage for each chapter with a quote from ancient historians -- some quite obscure -- creates interest that is fully satisfied with rich detail. I recommend the Magi to men and women and especially to those history and astronomy enthusiasts.