Birth of the Chosen One - A First Nations Retelling of the Christmas Story

Every year at Christmas, Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus--the Chosen One. This unique retelling is an Indigenous translation that recounts the Creator's Story following the tradition of Native storytellers' oral cultures. Discover the Christmas story afresh with the kids in your life.

About the author

Holly Buchanan is an artist and member of the Miami Nation of Indiana. She is working on a PhD in art history. In her free time, she enjoys painting, being outside, playing in local concert bands, and spending time with family.

Hannah Buchanan is an artist and member of the Miami Nation of Indiana. Hannah is pursuing an MFA in art, and in her spare time she enjoys painting, being outside, playing in local concert bands, and spending time with family.

Terry M. Wildman (Ojibwe and Yaqui) is the lead translator, general editor, and project manager of the First Nations Version. He serves as the director of spiritual growth and leadership development for Native InterVarsity. He is also the founder of Rain Ministries and has previously served as a pastor and worship leader. Terry lives with his wife, Darlene, in Arizona.

Product details

• Authors: Terry Wildman, Terry M Wildman
• Assisted by: Hannah Noel Buchanan (Illustration), Holly Buchanan (Illustration), Scot Mcknight (Illustration), Amos Yong (Illustration)
• Publisher: InterVarsity Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.09.2024
• EAN: 9781514007020
• ISBN: 978-1-5140-0702-0
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 232 mm x 236 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 354 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Play, learning > Miscellaneous; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Practical theology