Saint Nicholas and the Nine Gold Coins by Jim Forest


Saint Nicholas and the Nine Gold Coins
Title : Saint Nicholas and the Nine Gold Coins
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ISBN : 0881415111
ISBN-10 : 9780881415117
Language : English
Format Type : Hardcover
Number of Pages : 32
Publication : Published January 10, 2015

The figure of Saint Nicholas stands apart from nearly every other Christian his fame spread across empires and generations to make him one of the most recognizable Christian saints in history. But the popular perception of Saint Nicholas today diverges greatly from his original veneration as a compassionate almsgiver and defender of the poor. Saint Nicholas has been reduced to the pop culture figure of Santa Claus, a jolly old man who brings presents to good little boys and girls. This book reacquaints those boys and girls with the authentic Santa Claus Nicholas, a man who found greatness not simply in spreading "good cheer," but in being a true icon of Jesus Christ in word and deed.

Saint Nicholas and the Nine Gold Coins Reviews

  • Lauren

    The best picture book on Saint Nicholas I've read! Phenomenal writing and fun illustrations.

  • Matthew Hundley

    What drew me to this children's book were the illustrations by Vladislav Andrejev. Saint Nicholas' story often gets overshadowed by the traditions of Christmas and the secularized Saint Nick. The true Saint Nicholas as a man known for his generosity and his gifts to those in need. The heart of this particular rendering relates the tale of how Nicholas withdrew gold coins from his own inheritance and secretly gifted these to his neighbor so that each of his three daughters (who had no dowry) could marry respectably. While he helped many a widower and condemned man; his principle focus was on protecting young people from temptation, sickness, disease, and the demonic. He healed many children of their ailments. And showered children with gifts wherever he went. This is an insightful tale. And while the afterword claims this is the most popular story told about the bearded Saint - it was certainly new to me.

  • Erin

    Detailed full page illustrations in the style of icons. The book tells the real story of St. Nicholas. Written for children and adults, this book will be a yearly Christmas tradition.

  • Ben

    So, so good. A great tale well told for adults and children alike. And fun illustrations too.