02166cam a22003133u 4500 64178 UtSlPG 20260610134458.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 2001553544 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Housman, Laurence, 1865-1959 Bethlehem: A Nativity Play Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-12-30 Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Bethlehem: A Nativity Play" by Laurence Housman is a religious play written in the early 20th century. The work reimagines the Nativity story, inviting audiences to witness the birth of Jesus Christ and the surrounding events with a sense of wonder and reverence. It combines poetic dialogue with musical elements, aiming to convey the spiritual significance of the Christmas story through its characters and their interactions. The play begins with shepherds in the fields, where they encounter the angel Gabriel, who announces the birth of Christ, leading them to Bethlehem. The narrative then unfolds as shepherds and the three Kings present gifts to the newborn Jesus, engaging in a series of heartfelt exchanges with Mary and Joseph. The dialogues express themes of faith, humility, and the transformative power of love associated with Christ's birth. Through its combination of scriptural elements and poetic interpretation, Housman’s work ultimately emphasizes the enduring nature of hope and peace stemming from the Nativity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Jesus Christ -- Nativity -- Drama https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64178 105001 105001