Mary, called Magdalene By Margaret George

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The book begins by portraying Mary as a young Jewish girl who has preserved an ancient idol, presumably to the goddess who ruled the parts before. Mary’s father is in the fish trade, described so vividly that one can almost smell the rotting garum. When she appears to be possessed by demons, her husband and family reject her, but a wandering preacher from Nazareth drives them out. She joins a band that contains fishermen, a publican, a rebellious Zealot and eventually all of the others whom the Church has come to regard as apostles. I’ve have always been fascinated by her story and gospels. Will post my final thoughts when finished as I am 3/4 complete.