His Name Will Be Jesus

So, you know the story of Jesus

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But do you know the story before the story?

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So, you know the story of Jesus 〰️ But do you know the story before the story? 〰️

This book is a heartfelt retelling of the nativity, weaving biblical details with emotional depth for readers of all ages to share the stories that led up to the story of Jesus

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Biblical illustration of a kneeling priest encountering a radiant angel beside a smoking golden altar in a temple

Biblical-era stonemason shaping a limestone block with a hammer and chisel at a sunlit construction site

Couple and donkey shelter by a campfire in a rocky cave during a rainy night

Illustration of three biblical shepherds exploring a stone village street beneath a bright starry sky

“Adds depth to the well-known story that is constantly re-told year after year - answers the questions that usually go unanswered.

Who are the Magi?

Why are they looking for Mary?

What is a manger?”

— Jessie, Daughter

About the Author

Norma Fuentes—or, my mom —realized that the younger members of our family, myself included, did not fully understand why we did certain traditions for Christmas. For more than a decade, she has shared the story of Jesus with us each Christmas Eve. As we have grown, her telling has grown with us, deepening our understanding of His birth and its meaning. Unable to find a book that told this story with the depth she wanted to share with the next generation, she decided to write her own. The result is a heartfelt retelling of the Nativity, weaving biblical details with emotional depth for readers of all ages.

As we exchange gifts at Christmas, the Magi’s offerings to Jesus remind us that giving is about more than the gift itself. Our worship and gifts to Him should reflect our understanding of who He is, while the gifts we share express love, kindness, and joy. The connection between the Magi’s gifts and our Christmas traditions lies in the heart behind the giving.

—Jessie, Daughter