The Life of Our Lord

Each year at Christmas, the great English writer Charles Dickens gathered his children by the fireplace and read them this astonishing story—“The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” written not for the public, but as a sincere and warm message to his family.

This is not simply a retelling of the Gospels, but a personal, tender confession from a father who wants to pass on to his heirs what matters most: faith, love, and spiritual roots.

Charles Dickens is one of the greatest English writers of the 19th century, known for his vivid works and a deep understanding of the human soul. “The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ” is a special story told in 11 chapters—from His birth to the Crucifixion, as well as the spread of Christianity and the fate of the apostles. Originally, the book was not intended for publication—it was Charles Dickens’s warm and heartfelt message to his children. Every year at Christmas he brought the family together by the fireplace and read this remarkable story. In it, spiritual heritage and the personal faith of the great writer intertwine, warming his heart. This book is a touching and sincere account of Christ’s life, created with love and a desire to pass on the most important values to future generations.