How does the Old Testament shape the Christmas story?In this conversation, we explore messianic hope in the Old Testament and how it is fulfilled in the infant narratives of the Gospels. Tracing themes of promise, prophecy, kingdom, and restoration, we look beyond familiar Christmas scenes to uncover the deep theology behind the birth of Jesus.Ideal for anyone interested in biblical theology, the Old Testament background to Christmas, messianic expectation, and the meaning of the incarnation.