The True Saint Nicholas
Why He Matters to Christmas
New York : Howard Books, [2009]
Format: Book
Description: x, 116 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Unveils the heart and life of the man who inspired the modern-day version of Santa Claus, in a story about Saint Nicholas's selfless giving, due to his devotion to God, in third-century Turkey.
Contents:
Answered prayers and secret alms -- One whom the Lord called to him -- In service bold as a lion -- Nicholas the wonderworker -- Nicholas the globetrotter -- Nicholas the international phenomenon -- A bringer of gifts -- A long and circuitous route -- A legacy full of God's love.
ISBN:
9781416567462 (hardcover)
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
RELIGION People Saint Ben | Main (Downtown) | Third Level, Nonfiction | In |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 115-116).