A Christmas Parable by Boyd K. Packer


A Christmas Parable
Title : A Christmas Parable
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ISBN : 088494901X
ISBN-10 : 9780884949015
Language : English
Format Type : Hardcover
Number of Pages : 55
Publication : First published January 1, 1993

“A parable is ‘a brief, simple story told to illustrate or teach a moral or spiritual truth,’” writes President Boyd K. Packer. “This is a Christmas parable.” With that introduction, President Packer relates the tender story of a man whose strange dream during a difficult Christmas season awakens him to the reality of the Savior's atonement. This meaningful story is highlighted by President Packer's own paintings. A Christmas gift sure to be remembered.

A Christmas Parable Reviews

  • Erin

    Very nice, very short Christmas Story. I love all things Christmas and even though I read this in January, it was a great reminder of what the true meaning of Christmas is.

  • Dorry Lou

    A good little story about being washed clean.

  • Robin

    This was a nice story about a man's coming to see the real gifts of Christmas: Christ's atonement, maturing and relying on the Savior. It really made me think about what my perceptions have been and what they ought to be.

  • JoDean

    Christmas is soo much more than all the trappings I get caught up in. Because of Christmas, there is hope of being washed clean and living beyond the grave eternally with family. That is the gift. No wonder choirs of angels sang!

  • Amanda

    This is a tiny little book- it's really just the length of a talk. It was a quick and uplifting read. There was nothing in it I hadn't heard before, but a good reminder of what is really important. I also loved seeing the illustrations by Elder Packer.

  • Jennybug

    I really liked this book. I liked how it talks about repentance, what a beautiful gift that Christ gives to all, and not just at Christmas time.

  • Becky Rose

    Have read it twice now. Loved it even more the second time. I want to make reading this book a Christmas Eve Tradition and then read the nativity story from the scriptures.

  • Brian

    Highly recommended!

  • Semi-Academic Eric

    It's worth the short read. It's worth a longer ponder.

  • Ryceejo

    Love President Packer's testimony at the end. Teaches meaningful parables. VERY quick read.

  • Lora

    A short, sweet parable for the Christmas season.

  • Victoria

    Classic Bro Packer on the real meaning of Christmas