Home by Another Way: A Christmas Story

By Barbara Brown Taylor and Melanie Cataldo

“In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, "Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage."

â€"Matthew 2:1â€"2

This enchanting Christmas story by beloved author and preacher Barbara Brown Taylor follows the three wise men on their world-changing journey to Bethlehem. In this beautiful retelling of their adventure, Taylor captures the power of one very special star and gives readers a new perspective on the three wise men and their encounters with King Herod, Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. Home by Another Way: A Christmas Story features breathtaking artwork from illustrator Melanie Cataldo and is perfect for gift-giving. Ideal for children ages 8-10.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Flyaway Books
• Release date: Aug 7, 2018
• ISBN: 9781611648843

Barbara Brown Taylor

Barbara Brown Taylor is the author of thirteen books, including the New York Times bestseller An Altar in the World and Leaving Church, which received an Author of the Year award from the Georgia Writers Association. Taylor is the Butman Professor of Religion at Piedmont College, where she has taught since 1998. She lives on a working farm in rural northeast Georgia with her husband, Ed.

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Reviews for Home by Another Way

[kris_anderson-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This story has a lovely cover. The graphic is eye catching and makes me want to pick it up. I look forward to reading this story when I receive it.

[carlathelibrarian · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a wonderful retelling of the biblical story of the arrival of the Wisemen to see the Baby Jesus. Using the Star of Bethlehem to guide them, they arrive at the home of Mary and Joseph to see the baby, Jesus Christ, Son of God. This is a fictional retelling of the story, but I like that it shows their arrival at the home, not the Inn as is often depicted in many Christmas Pageants and other Nativity stories. It begins with their leaving, speaking with King Herod, arrival and presentation of the gifts and their leaving and travelling another way. I loved the beautifully detailed illustrations and how they supported the story. I will definitely add this book to our Church Library as well as my family Christmas library. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via Netgalley.

[ladyofthelodge · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This beautifully illustrated book lovingly tells the story of the Three Wise Men with a unique and different twist. The story includes aspects that would help a child to relate to the story, such as common features of everyday life--the smell of food cooking, the feel of a newborn baby when held in one's arms. My favorite part of the book was when the Wise Men were given the Baby to hold, and felt His presence in their lives. The illustrations add value and meaning to the story with their colorful and sometimes humorous nature. Even a young child would be able to tell the story based on the pictures. This book would be a good way to lead into the winter holidays, as well as a perfect gift selection for families to share.I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are entirely mine.