: The Surprising Truth Behind the Birth of Christ Keller, Timothy creator text Viking 2016 monographic The surprising truth behind the birth of Christ - the reason for God and the songs of Jesus. Keller takes readers on an illuminating journey into the surprising background of the nativity. By understanding the message of hope and salvation within the Bible's account of Jesus' birth, readers will experience the redeeming power of God's grace in a deeper and more meaningful way