Table of Contents

December 2006

Jesus​—Who Was He?

How do historians rate Jesus in importance? What makes him different from all other men? And why should that be important to us?

3 The Greatest Man of All Time

4 Why He Is So Important

7 The Life He Makes Possible

16 “Born of the Purest Parents”

20 “Do You Observe Grandmother’s Day?”

21 She Loved What She Learned

24 Calypso​—Trinidad’s Unique Folk Music

26 What Would We Do Without Donkeys?

28 From Our Readers

29 Watching the World

30 Subject Index for 2006 Awake!

31 How Would You Answer?

32 A Greatly Appreciated Present

I Was a Prodigal Son 13

Learn about a youth who rebelled against God-fearing parents and what led to his change in lifestyle and eventual return.

Is It Wrong to Drink Alcoholic Beverages? 18

The Bible tells of the bad consequences they can bring. So is it proper to drink them at all?