The stories that tell of Christ's lineage unfold as an old carpenter begrudgingly tells a young boy about the Jesse tree he is carving.
Contents
Introduction -- The Jesse tree -- Paradise garden -- A boat full of animals -- Strange visitors -- A test of love -- Stairway to heaven -- The dreamer -- Famine and plenty -- "Let my people go!" -- The foreigner -- "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening" -- The shepherd king -- Dancing -- The wisdom of Solomon -- The idol and the still small voice -- War and peace -- Dumbstruck! -- Mary -- Jumping for joy -- The worst of all possible times -- Wonderful news -- The cunning and the wise -- Angels -- The brightest star.