Sister Wendy's NativityThis book illustrates the nativity and Christ's life through timeless art and Sister Wendy's enlightened commentary. |
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
15th Century ADAM AND EVE angel ANNUNCIATION apostles artist ASCENSION believe Bethlehem betray birth of Christ Blessed Virgin Mary's body Book of Hours bread child church Cristoforo de Predis CRUCIFIXION dead DEATH AND RESURRECTION descended disciples dream Elizabeth's empty tomb engen engendra Eucharist event eyes face faith that demands Father FLIGHT INTO EGYPT Florence glory God's love gospel hand happiness heaven Herod holy birth HOLY SATURDAY Holy Spirit human image shows Jacobus Coen attrib Jerusalem Jesse Jesus Jesus's Joseph Judas kings Last Supper look Lord MAGI Mary bears Mary Magdalen midwife miniature miraculous mother mysterious Naples NATIVITY Anon never night ourselves pain painting Peter picture portrayed prayer presence Psalter Roboam sadly Saint Joachim Saint John Saint Luke Saint Matthew scene Scripture seems sheep shepherds Simon Marmion sleeping soldiers sorrow still-and story symbolic tabernacle tells tree true truth Turin Virgin Mary Virgin Mary's Book wonder