Five Questions of Christmas: Unlocking the Mystery, by Rob Burkhart
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We think of Christmas as the time when we received the Answer. “The Reason for the Season,” right? Author Rob Burkhart reveals a different way to read the Christmas story. He suggests that five of life’s keystone questions are woven into the ancient stories surrounding Christ’s birth. Questions asked by the magi, by Elizabeth, by Zechariah, by the crowd who witnessed the naming of John the Baptist, and by Mary herself. Five Questions of Christmas unwraps the mystery of the questions of Christmas in a warm, wonderful, and inviting tone that will resonate with readers of all ages.
Five Questions of Christmas: Unlocking the Mystery, by Rob Burkhart- Amazon Sales Rank: #1594474 in Books
- Published on: 2015-09-15
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.50" h x .40" w x 5.50" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 160 pages
About the Author
Rob Burkhart (MDiv, Fuller Theological; PhD, Michigan State University) has been a pastor, educator, and denominational leader in the Assemblies of God denomination for more than thirty years. He is the author of Five Questions of Christmas, To Be Like Jesus, and Awakening the Sleeping Giant: Maximizing Your Sunday School. Rev. Burkhart has also published several study guides and contributed to numerous magazines and publications. He speaks frequently in churches, at retreats, and at educational seminars. He is a father and grandfather and lives in Detroit, Michigan.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Didn't Work For Me By Burgundy Damsel Let's start with the good here. The cover was pretty, the writing/vocab was simple and user-friendly, and the author had some interesting ideas and points to make. His reminiscences of Christmases past were the highlight of the book.Unfortunately, those good things could not overcome the aspects of this book that just didn't work for me, which can primarily be summarized under two categories: (1) Flow/cohesiveness and (2) Lack of clear relation to Christmas.Let's start with the second issue first: Lack of Relation To Christmas.Several chapters of this book revolved around the stories and experiences of Zaccharius and Elizabeth. Although I grasp how they are connected to the Christmas story in the larger picture, they don't really seem to be particularly connected to it. Using their experiences for so much of the book felt like stretch. Although the rest of the book linked to Mary, the Magi, and the Shepherds - all of whom are directly active in the Christmas story - they provided a jumping-off point rather than a true anchor for their chapters.Which takes us squarely into the other problem I had and the main reason this book got two stars: Flow/cohesiveness. There were a lot of ideas in this book, many of which could really have used more unpacking and contemplation. Although many of the included trains of thought may have been initially inspired by a character or situation in the Christmas story, they had very little to do with each other or with Christmas. I repeatedly found myself flipping back several pages, trying to figure out how I'd gone from point A to point B and why, since they didn't seem to be cleanly related or relevant to what I thought was being discussed.Example: At one point the author talks about choosing responses that make us better rather than bitter in the face of tragedy. His link to the Christmas story is that getting pregnant with an immaculate child qualified as a tragedy in Mary's world based on the potential impacts and the time period in which she lived. I could see where he was going with the idea, but it never quite actually worked.I think the book would have worked significantly better in a different format. For example, presented as a series of sermons, essays or blog posts loosely tied together under the heading of "thoughts, reflections, and lessons inspired by reflections on the Christmas story". Better unpacked and standing alone, the legitimately interesting and worthwhile ideas at the core of the book would have been much more accessible and had more impact. As it was, I felt the book came off as lacking in cohesion and a bit too much of a stretch.Bottom Line: If you're looking for a different way to approach or glean wisdom from the Christmas story, you might find some decent angles here to play with and pursue. If you're looking for a clearly Christmas-related book to enjoy and reflect on as we approach the holiday season, pass on this.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Wonderfully Written Book To Help You Celebrate Advent By Amazon Customer I enjoy books that give me something Christian to ponder over the Advent season. Something that helps me get past all the blatant holiday shopping commercials, talk of Black Friday, and my extended family chaos that is bad enough all year, but which often erupts are holidays - especially Christmas. I like a book I can cozy up with at night and dig into the story of the birth of Jesus and what it means to me, and to the world. And this book is a very well written one to hit the spot. Immediately, even before the Prologue, we are introduced to the very warm and personal writing style of the author. I knew right away, as he described a Christmas from his past that I had something in common with him and was going to enjoy this book.He brings up five parts to the Christmas story, from Elizabeth and Zechariah to the Magi. And after each chapter he gives several questions for us to think about, and also writes about another personal Christmas experience of his own. It all flows smoothly and keeps me engaged in the Christmas spirit. The book includes parts of the Bible for you to re-read so you can either keep your Bible right next to you while reading this, but don't have to if you don't want to. It includes the main verses being talked about.Nothing warms my soul more than Christmastime, when put in the right perspective of the story of Jesus's birth and thinking of warmth and love, family, and peace and goodwill toward all. And of course, miracles.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Disappointing By Lynnda Ell This is the worst "book" I've ever reviewed. I have book in quotes, because it isn't a book. In my opinion, if you read the first 10 pages, you'll have the "best" part of the whole thing. The prologue is a copy of the document agents get from writers who want to find a publisher for their work. The rest is a randomly pasted-in snap shots of the author's past that are only indirectly related to each other or to the text. The material is repetitious and the questions add nothing important to the work. I cannot imagine what audience Abington Press intended to sell Five Questions of Christmas to. I'm certainly not in it.
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