{"product_id":"joy-to-the-world-the-stories-behind-your-favorite-christmas-carols-9780825454035","title":"Joy to the World: The Stories Behind Your Favorite Christmas Carols","description":"\u003cb\u003eHymn stories behind Christmas classics from the best-selling author of \u003ci\u003e101 Hymn Stories\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile many of the hymns in \u003ci\u003eJoy to the World\u003c\/i\u003e have been around for centuries, they continue to fill people with awe and praise during the Christmas season. During an over-commercialized holiday, these songs gently re-center readers on the joy that comes with knowing that God sent his Son for them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInside this new edition, readers will find hymns such as: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"The First Noel\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"O Little Town of Bethlehem\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"O Come, O Come, Emmanuel\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"Silent Night\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"Away in a Manger\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"Joy to the World\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"Go, Tell It on the Mountain\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes the hymn text and a short reflection that provides an inside look at the history of the hymn's creation. Longtime hymn lovers, Christmas carolers, and Osbeck fans will enjoy discovering the stories behind the songs they sing each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kenneth Osbeck\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kregel Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.48h x 5.53w x 0.34d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780825454035\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOsbeck, Kenneth:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eKenneth W. Osbeck (MA, University of Michigan)\u003c\/b\u003e taught for thirty-five years, first at Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music, and then at Grand Rapids Baptist College and Seminary. He also served as music director for Children's Bible Hour, Radio Bible Class, and several churches. He is the author of several books, including the best-selling \u003ci\u003eAmazing Grace: 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003e101 Hymn Stories\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eHallelujah, What a Savior!\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003e25 Most Treasured Gospel Hymn Stories\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eJoy to the World\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Kenneth Osbeck \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48912896163997,"sku":"9780825454035","price":15.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_ead4a090-f41c-4953-b55e-e8e1b7a9d6ba.jpg?v=1789547866","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/joy-to-the-world-the-stories-behind-your-favorite-christmas-carols-9780825454035","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}