Project Gutenberg 2024-01-12 Public domain in the USA. 184 Leary, Lewis Gaston 1877 1951 11028783 The Christmas city : $b Bethlehem across the ages $aNew York :$bSturgis & Walton Company, $c1911. Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Christmas City: Bethlehem Across the Ages" by Lewis Gaston Leary is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book reflects on the significance of Bethlehem throughout different eras, particularly its connection to the birth of Jesus Christ and the rich tapestry of history and legend that surrounds this renowned town. Leary explores the cultural and religious importance of Bethlehem, depicting it as a place of divine motherhood and historical gravitas. In this narrative, Leary weaves together various stories and legends associated with Bethlehem, illustrating the profound events that have transpired there. He discusses pivotal figures such as the shepherds who received the angelic announcement of Christ's birth, the legendary Ruth gleaning in the fields nearby, and the historical relevance of figures like King David and St. Jerome. The author artfully chronicles the blend of myth and history that shapes Bethlehem's identity, examining themes of sacrifice, faith, and the enduring legacy of this "Christmas City" that continues to resonate with pilgrims and believers alike. Through rich detail and emotive language, Leary builds a vivid picture of Bethlehem as a focal point of Christian heritage and an emblem of hope that transcends time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/christmascity0000lewi/page/n9/mode/2up 20221221204735learyphd 1911 US Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Bethlehem DS Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Ancient Category: History - Religious 133780 2025-09-28T14:38:16.488810 text/html 106955 2024-01-12T14:21:52 text/html 3178134 2025-09-28T14:38:22.418795 application/epub+zip 3176875 2025-09-28T14:38:18.027803 application/epub+zip 261944 2025-09-28T14:38:17.121838 application/epub+zip 3698426 2025-09-28T14:38:25.316868 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3661170 2025-09-28T14:38:21.626817 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 98571 2025-09-28T14:38:16.010836 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 78673 2024-01-12T14:21:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15877 2025-09-28T14:38:25.458775 application/rdf+xml 22852 2025-09-28T14:38:17.332787 image/jpeg 3498 2025-09-28T14:38:17.223839 image/jpeg 3437331 2025-09-28T14:38:16.588814 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog