Joy to the World: The Stories Behind Your Favorite Christmas Carols

Hymn stories behind Christmas classics from the best-selling author of 101 Hymn Stories

While many of the hymns in Joy to the World 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.

Inside this new edition, readers will find hymns such as:

• "The First Noel"
• "O Little Town of Bethlehem"
• "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"
• "Silent Night"
• "Away in a Manger"
• "Joy to the World"
• "Go, Tell It on the Mountain"

Each 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.

Author: Kenneth Osbeck
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Published: 08/25/2026
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.27lbs
Size: 8.48h x 5.53w x 0.34d
ISBN: 9780825454035