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All About Agatha Christie
A Christmas Christie for Christmas: The Naughty Donkey by Agatha Christie Mallowan (with bonus rerun of Star Over Bethlehem)
Dec 22, 2023
This podcast episode covers a range of interesting topics, including a deep dive into Agatha Christie's religious tales, the portrayal of animals in Christian tradition, the exploration of Christie's religious beliefs, the analysis of her short story 'Star Over Bethlehem', and the enduring power of her work. It also focuses on the character Miss Marple and her realistic Christian portrayal, and discusses the different approaches to seeking help from Miss Marple and Poirot.
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- The short story emphasizes lessons of compassion, humility, and the role of animals in the nativity story.
- Mary defies the angel and asserts her faith in God's will, choosing not to exercise God's power.
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The Naughty Donkey: A Bedtime Story
In this short story, Agatha Christie tells the tale of a very naughty little donkey who finds himself in a stable with an ox and a camel in Bethlehem. The donkey boasts about his abilities, but soon has a change of heart when he witnesses the birth of Jesus. He decides to give himself as a gift to the baby and embarks on a journey with Joseph, Mary, and the baby to Egypt to escape King Herod's soldiers. Along the way, the donkey has a vision of Jesus' future, seeing the crucifixion and understanding the sacrifice Jesus will make. The story emphasizes lessons of compassion, humility, and the role of animals in the nativity story.
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