The traditional approach to Christmas has been to coalesce the different biblical traditions into one harmony — which often exhausts the possibilities for preaching at this time of year. This study looks at the distinctive understandings of Christmas in the New Testament writings, and in doing so offers fresh ideas for exposition and celebration.

Includes a wealth of practical suggestions for preaching and study.

The Rev. John Proctor is married to Elaine with an adult daughter and son. He works for the United Reformed Church, teaching the New Testament to students in Cambridge. Before that he was a parish minister in Glasgow. Among his other books are Mark's Jesus and Matthew's Jesus.