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by Noel Cooper (Author)
Christmas is a charming and memorable season for children, and it is perfectly reasonable for well-informed adults to enjoy cribs, candles, carols, decorated trees, presents, and family feasts. It is not possible, however, to be a well-informed adult believer without adding to the value of the Christmas celebration by searching for the deeper meaning of the gospels, a meaning that is beyond the comprehension of young children. Gospel Overtures offers a detailed analysis of the Christmas stories in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, as well as suggestions for personal reflection. Christianity is primarily a religion for adults, and the gospel narratives are intended to inspire adult faith. Gospel Overtures is intended to help readers appreciate the depth of the gospels and to grow as believers.
Author Biography
Noel Cooper is a Canadian Catholic religious educator who has written curriculum, taught courses for teachers, assisted teachers in classrooms, and been a guest speaker to groups of teachers and parents. He holds three postgraduate degrees in Theology and is the author of Language of the Heart (2003), an introductory book about Scripture, and What Makes Us Whole: Finding God in Contemporary Life (2009). www.noelcooper.ca
