The Emperor's Vision

Selma Lagerlof's classic style of storytelling draws vividly on the colourful history and landscape of the Holy Land, from the time of Jesus to the Crusades. From the surly shepherd of Bethlehem to the war-hardened soldier at Herod's feast; from the unhappy suppliants in the Temple to the cruel Emperor Tiberius, abandoned by all except his old nurse -- the human drama and divine mystery of the events of Christ's life are woven together in visionary tales. For ordinary men and women caught up in these events, lives and destinies are changed forever. Formerly published as Christ Legends and Other Stories.

ISBN	086315381X	Volumes	1
ISBN13	9780863153815 (What's this?)	Weight (grammes)	293
Publisher	Floris Books	Published in	Edinburgh
Imprint	Floris Books	Series title	Floris classics
Format	Paperback	Previous ISBN	9780863155246
Publication date	22 Aug 2002	Height (mm)	216
Illustrator	Ronald Heuninck	Width (mm)	138
Translator	Velma Swanston Howard	Spine width (mm)	18
DEWEY	839.736	Academic level	Children
DEWEY edition	DC21	Interest age	From 7 To 12
Pages	224

The Holy Night; The Emperor's Vision; The Wise Men's Well; Bethlehem's Children; The Flight into Egypt; In Nazareth; In the Temple; Saint Veronica; Robin Redbreast; Our Lord and Saint Peter; The Sacred Flame; The Christmas Rose

'Brings many familiar stories alive in an enchanting way.' -- Scientific and Medical Network Review 'The reappearance of these wonderful stories will delight all who enjoy telling or reading stories at Christmastide. As a teacher, when I told my classes of primary school children the stories In Nazareth and In The Temple they proved very popular and inspired excellent artwork! These stories are a wonderful antidote to the materialism and sentimentality which so often mar the celebration of Christmas.' -- Peter Heathfield, New View, Winter 2002/3

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