Nativity and Kingdom Rumor, Myth, and Legend in the Advent of Christ

Nativity and Kingdom is a new look at some very old tales, bringing a fresh perspective to the Christmas experience. There is a surprising amount of science fiction hidden within Christian tradition--a tradition that, historically, predates science and vilifies fiction. Stories are a vital part of life. Stories educate us and inspire us, motivate us to achieve and harden us so we might endure. True stories do this, but so do fairy tales (what else could we call these myths and legends?).Because of their fanciful nature, these stories allow us to see ourselves with fresh eyes. They reveal our weaknesses, our desires, and our ambitions to shadow God. They are not factual, but neither are they entirely false--they are fictions of faith, and they help us remember Christ is King and his Kingdom will reign forever and ever.Even in fairy tales.