A RETURN VISIT TO MATTHEW’S HOUSE (Nov-Dec 2002)
A Christian Educator Revisits ‘Christmas at Matthew’s House’ | Letter: A Sister’s Love | A 1993 Note from Andre Resner | Christmas at Matthew’s House (Original Article)
Republished from April 1993 issue of Wineskins
The article “Christmas at Matthew’s House,” in the November 1992 issue of Wineskins provoked quite a wide variety of responses from our readers. Because the piece has raised questions and provoked discussion about the interpretation of the Bible, the virgin birth, and appropriate ways of communication the Christian message, we thought it important and worthwhile to explore these questions further and join you in dialog on these issues.
Here are three brief articles, each of which approaches the issues differently.
- “A Christian Educator Looks at ‘Christmas at Matthew’s House,'” is by Dr. Holbert Rideout, Professor Emeritus of Christian Education at Abilene Christian University. Dr. Rideout taught at ACU from 1951-1990 and is still a constant presence in the College of Biblical Studies.
- “A Sister’s Love,” is an actual letter from a Christian woman to her sister. Both sisters have been active in Churches of Christ for over 50 years.
- “A Quick Re-Visit to Matthew’s House,” by the author of the original piece, Andre Resner, briefly explains some of the author’s own intentions in writing the piece.
