Mary Magdalene : a novel

Format:

Book

Title:

Mary Magdalene : a novel

Author:

Taylor, Diana Wallis, 1938-

ISBN:

9780800720483

9781620902035

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

293 pages ; 22 cm

Summary:

A creative interpretation of the story of Mary Magdalene follows the experiences of an enigmatic young woman who is devastated by circumstances beyond her control and plagued by terrifying dreams until she has a redeeming encounter with Jesus. By the author of Martha.

Personal Subject:

Mary Magdalene, Saint-Fiction.

Mary Magdalene, Saint. (OCoLC)fst00032964

Subject(s):

Women in the Bible -- Fiction.

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Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Monmouth Public Library	Fic Taylor, D. 2012	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Newberg Public Library	CHRISTIAN TAYLOR	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Salem Main Library	Taylor, D.	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

Long maligned as a prostitute or a woman of questionable reputation, Mary Magdalene's murky story seems lost to the sands of time. Now a portrait of this enigmatic woman comes to life in the hands of an imaginative master storyteller. Diana Wallis Taylor's Mary is a woman devastated by circumstances beyond her control and plagued with terrifying dreams--until she has a life-changing confrontation with the Savior.

Lovers of historical and biblical fiction will find this creative telling of Mary's story utterly original and respectful as it opens their eyes to the redeeming work of Christ in the lives of those who follow him.

Author Notes

Diana Wallis Taylor is the author of the novels Journey to the Well and Martha and lives in California. Find out more at www.dianawallistaylor.com.

Reviews (1)

Library Journal Review

Taylor (Martha; Journey to the Well) delivers a young Magdalene full of dreams and hope until she is torn down by circumstances beyond her control. She then finds hope in Jesus of Nazareth. Wallis gives a new perspective on the most misunderstood character in the Bible. (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.