Publisher's Synopsis
This delightful Christmas book by Brian Morgan reveals the beautiful, untold story of the reunion of the Magi, and includes stories by the beloved story-tellers, Henry Van Dyke and O. Henry. The gifts of the Magi and their final words are shown in a stunning new light. We all know the story of the gifts of the Magi, offered when the Christ Child was born, but this book, which contains timeless Christmas classics, will change your mind forever about the art of giving and the spirit of Christmas. This beautiful story is revealed in a series of scrolls found by chance in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, said to have been built over the very place of that birth. The scrolls make fascinating reading from an award-winning writer. "The Legend of the Magi Scrolls" is packed with beautiful Christmas stories, and beautiful Christmas thoughts. Here's what you'll find inside: "The Legend of the Magi Scrolls" by Brian Morgan: Learn why the Magi gave their gifts and hear their final message. "The Story of the Other Wise Man" by Henry Van Dyke: A beautiful Christmas classic that's bound to delight. "Wise Owl and the Very First Christmas" by Brian Morgan: An enchanting story to be read to children to teach about giving. "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry: One of the most famous Christmas stories by a master story-teller. "What I Saw: A Shepherd's Story" by Brian Morgan: A first-hand account of what happened at Bethlehem more than 2000 years ago. "The True Art of Giving" by Brian Morgan: A story that tells of the many Magi still giving in today's world. "A Letter to God at Christmas" by Brian Morgan: The heart-felt words of a sensitive writer about those who are usually forgotten at Christmas. "A Christmas Prayer (from those without a voice)" by Brian Morgan: An invitation for you to join a "heavenly campaign" to help those who cannot be heard. Brian Morgan's Christmas books are written with the season of giving in mind and do make wonderful gifts each year. They are gratefully received and read and reread year after year. What Others Say About Brian Morgan: Rev. T. Allingham, Sydney: "You opened my eyes and those of my congregation when I read your story to them. We were quite moved. Please allow me to use it in our church every year." Archimede Fusillo, author and literary judge: "A very accomplished piece of writing... Polished in style and execution. Seamless, captivating." The late Jane Jordan Browne, literary agent, Chicago, in a phone call to Sydney: "Brian. It's 1.30am here and I'm sitting up in bed, reading. I couldn't put it down. You have a true gift with words." Jane Jordan Browne: "Twenty members of my family took turns reading your book at Christmas Eve. Everyone was impressed and moved." Terri Gibbs, editor, Thomas Nelson: "A beautiful, unique book with a wonderful message. People keep falling in love with it." Evelyn Purdy, presenter, Radio WLJN: "You have written surely one of the finest little gems in literature." Shiloh Gideon, presenter, BGEA: "Your story is so meaningful, so inspired. We are being swamped with calls." Michelle Orr, editor, Thomas Nelson: "We're getting letters from folks using your book at Christmas parties, school programs and churches. They say such wonderful things." Scott Mendel, literary agent: .".. a little masterpiece.""
