By E. G. White

The early life of Jesus Christ is surrounded by mystery. His birth was foretold in Scripture, and generations awaited His arrival. Yet when the long-anticipated moment came, it unfolded quietly—about 2,000 years ago, in a small barn, in a small town, in a small nation.

In Born to Die, beloved Christian author Ellen White beautifully recounts the story of Jesus’ early years with vivid detail and spiritual depth. While many know the familiar story of the babe born in Bethlehem, few have explored the deeper meaning behind His humble beginnings and the divine purpose that shaped His life.

Through rich imagery and thoughtful narrative, readers are drawn into the world of the first-century—hearing the sounds of a carpenter’s shop, sensing the bustle of village life, and witnessing the unfolding of God’s plan. These pages reveal why the timing of Christ’s birth mattered, how nations rose and fell at His word, and why He came into the world with a mission that would ultimately lead to the cross.

More than a historical account, Born to Die introduces the reader to Jesus as more than a figure of the past or the founder of a religion. He is the bridge between heaven and earth—the reason for hope, life, and redemption.

Taken from the opening chapters of The Desire of Ages (Chapters 3-18.), this volume offers the first part of Christ’s extraordinary journey—a journey that begins in humility and leads straight to the heart.