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Vi of the people closest to Jesus tell us their story: Joseph, Zechariah, John the Baptist, Elizabeth, James the blood brother of Jesus, and Mary. Through their eyes we are taken from the annunciation of the nascency of John the Baptist to Jesus' birth in Bethlehem to the cantankerous and so the glorious Resurrection. The gospels stories are well-represented and give the rea
So sit back and let the sights and sounds and wonder of the family of Jesus fill up your heart.~from a letter to readers by Karen Kingsbury6 of the people closest to Jesus tell us their story: Joseph, Zechariah, John the Baptist, Elizabeth, James the brother of Jesus, and Mary. Through their optics nosotros are taken from the announcement of the birth of John the Baptist to Jesus' nativity in Bethlehem to the cross and then the glorious Resurrection. The gospels stories are well-represented and give the reader a fresh await at a narrative that may accept get too familiar for wonder. Too included are a series of Bible studies that encourage private reflection and group discussion. This would exist a wonderful tool for a group to utilise during Appearance or Lent. Highly recommended!
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Unfortunately, the stories of these 6 characters; Joseph, Zechariah, John the Baptist, Eliza
I picked this up later reading "The Testament of Mary" because I really needed to take my brain out and launder it with some truth. Part of the reason I was so affected by the same book, despite knowing ahead of time that the character of Mary would be totally maligned, was because the setting, the characters, and the voice of Mary (narrated by Meryl Streep) were And so believable. I was IN that story.Unfortunately, the stories of these vi characters; Joseph, Zechariah, John the Baptist, Elizabeth, James, and Mary; read more like a Christian romance novel than a retelling of the Bible. The voices didn't feel authentic and I found myself skimming to get through it, wishing I were reading my Bible instead, yet dreading getting to the end and writing a three-star review.
Give thanks-you, thank-you for the Bible Report Reader that takes up the concluding third of this book. I LOVED this office. Scripture readings, major points about the characters' behavior and personalities, and a "what tin we larn from this character" section.
3-stars for the stories...5-stars for the Bible written report reader and my brain feels better.
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Although some of the stories are very, very familiar and didn't add much that was new to me, others provided explanations for behavior or emotions that I'd never quite un
I was intrigued by the idea of seeing Jesus' life from the viewpoint of those closest to Him, rather than having to slice it together from the New Testament, and hither we are given 6 brusque stories, each from the point of view of someone close to Jesus: Joseph, Zechariah, Elizabeth, his cousin John, his brother James, and Mary.Although some of the stories are very, very familiar and didn't add together much that was new to me, others provided explanations for behavior or emotions that I'd never quite understood before - such as when Jesus' mother and brothers try to confront him and he sends them away, or realizing that none of his brothers were at the cross, simply his disciple John. James' human relationship to his brother must have been awkward and wonderful at the aforementioned time.
I loved seeing more of John the Baptist, thinking of him as a child and seeing how he may have learned and grown, and understanding Jesus' relationship to John as adults, running about parallel courses for a while before John'southward ministry building was abruptly ended. I likewise loved the impression of Elizabeth as mentor to Mary, in both life and death, preparing her fashion as her son prepared the mode for Jesus.
I also enjoyed the studies that were provided with each, with questions for individual reflection also every bit separate ones for group discussions. In some cases I got fifty-fifty more than out of the questions and study guides than I did the story.
These aren't packed with details (equally Francine Rivers' books tend to be, but simply let each person's story stand on the facts we are given, extrapolating only some unwritten emotions or consequences, and this makes them easy to read, and easy to consider; you don't get whisked away into a story, merely are faced with the simple truth. Platonic reading, especially at Easter.
Disclaimer: I received a free re-create from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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I'yard a very picky reader when it comes to Biblical fiction. I think there is a fine li
With The Family unit of Jesus, Karen Kingsbury uses her talent to take her fans in a new management. She has embarked on a storytelling journey into the realm of Biblical fiction. In my opinion information technology is some of the best work I accept seen from her in a long fourth dimension. That is not to say I haven't enjoyed her contempo works, it is only that this volume feels like her original writing. It is very engaging in its simply told stories.I'm a very picky reader when information technology comes to Biblical fiction. I think in that location is a fine line that shouldn't be crossed and I'm happy to say that Karen stayed on the right side of that line. In fact at the very beginning of the book she explained the parameters that she stuck to in telling the stories.
"From the beginning as I undertook this project, I felt compelled by my dear of the Bible to stick to some hard-and-fast basis rules. The most important was this: The stories had to be anchored in Scripture. In a way, I took the Bible verses on these existent-life characters and stuck them like tent stakes in the desert sand. Nothing could ever violate those truths.
Then I researched the cultural and geographical accuracy and fabricated absolutely sure the tent of the stories didn't billow beyond that.
But otherwise, I let the tent accident in the current of air a little."
So with that in mind I'm pleased to say that this was a wonderful journey through the life of Christ as seen through the eyes of those closest to Him. The story begins with Joseph and winds through Zechariah, Elizabeth, John the Baptist, James and so ends with His mother Mary.
The stories are so well told that I found myself contemplating things that I had never actually considered before. Such as how did Mary and Joseph's families feel about the situation. What kind of shame would be heaped upon Zachariah for remaining childless all those years? Later all he is a priest and his offspring is expected to behave on that priestly line. What would John the Baptist exist like every bit a kid? The Scripture says he was filled with the Spirit from birth. How would that affect his actions and decisions? Every bit you can run into there is lots and lots to ponder during the telling of this line of stories.
The 2d half of the volume is made upwardly of a six week Bible study that takes each of the characters presented and spends five days delving deeper into the background of that person. Each week then ends with a Group Discussion session. This volume would make an excellent modest-grouping study or fifty-fifty an extended Book Order read and give-and-take.
I received a copy of this book to facilitate my review.
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The Family of Jesus takes a more personal wait into the lives of Joseph, Zechariah, John the Baptist, Elizabeth, James and Mary. Each person is given his/her ain affiliate. Karen uses the scriptures to tell the stories of each person in a more than story like style. She'southward included some fictionalized dialog that she believes may have been spoken between the individuals. I r
For the first fourth dimension, Karen Kingsbury is diving into writing a Bible study. This is the first in a series and releases July 1, 2014.The Family of Jesus takes a more than personal await into the lives of Joseph, Zechariah, John the Baptist, Elizabeth, James and Mary. Each person is given his/her own affiliate. Karen uses the scriptures to tell the stories of each person in a more story like fashion. She'southward included some fictionalized dialog that she believes may take been spoken between the individuals. I really liked this. I've read near everything KK has written. She simply has a way with a story. She did that hither in the Bible study. She made Joseph, Zechariah, John the Baptist, Elizabeth, James and Mary, more human being in my eyes with the way she wrote out their stories.
Each chapter includes it's own 5 days of study with questions to stop each twenty-four hours. At that place is besides a "For Group Discussion" department at the end of the five days and so a group completing the study together has a guide for give-and-take. I encourage yous to grab a grouping of friends and dive right into this study. I don't think y'all'll exist lamentable :)
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
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Karen's spin on Jesus' family is beautiful and it brings them to life in a new style.
This will probably exist 1 of my favorite books of hers.
Highly recommended!
In true Karen Kingsbury way she takes the Family unit of Jesus and writes a poignant story for today. Reading about Mary and Joseph was fun because I already knew what was going to happen.Karen's spin on Jesus' family is beautiful and it brings them to life in a new way.
This will probably be one of my favorite books of hers.
Highly recommended!
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The story of Joseph is about the earthly begetter of Jesus. It tells how Mary and him met and became matrimonial. I loved to read nigh Joseph's love he had for Mary. And then I could just feel the turmoil and anger he felt when Mary told him that she was pregnant. Then the feelings turned to belief and joy. The story continues to the glorious birth and across.
The story Zechariah is almost the husband of Mary's cousin, Elizab The Family of Jesus is a collection of brusque stories of the relatives to Jesus.
The story of Joseph is about the earthly father of Jesus. Information technology tells how Mary and him met and became betrothed. I loved to read about Joseph'south honey he had for Mary. And so I could simply feel the turmoil and anger he felt when Mary told him that she was pregnant. Then the feelings turned to belief and joy. The story continues to the glorious nascence and beyond.
The story Zechariah is about the husband of Mary's cousin, Elizabeth. It discusses his and Elizabeth's struggles with infertility issues. Then she becomes significant with John (the Baptist).
The story of John the Baptist is about the cousin of Jesus and the son of Elizabeth and Zechariah. Information technology tells of John'due south life as the preacher and baptizer of the people.
The story of Elizabeth is virtually Mary's cousin and female parent of John the Baptist. Information technology shows an inspiring way how she worked through her grief with faith.
The story of James is nigh the blood brother of Jesus. Information technology tells of how life was like living with Jesus growing up and how James struggles with his faith.
The story of Mary is about the mother of Jesus. This is the most powerful and glorious story of them all. I really could experience the love she had for her son and Savior.
The final part of the volume is a five mean solar day give-and-take and report guide for each of the stories. Which besides includes a section about each of these family members and what the scripture in the Bible says nigh them. I really enjoyed this section.
My thoughts of this book is that information technology is really proficient. It brings life to those who lived with and knew Jesus. Information technology is an inspiring, powerful, and enlightening read. I highly recommend this book! I think information technology would be great to use for book clubs and Bible study groups.
5 stars.
I received this book for free from Howard Books in exchange for my honest review which was given.
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Highly recommend this!
Karen Kingsbury has
The bible is riddled with fallible people whom God uses to carry out His perfect programme. Kingsbury has acknowledged the humanity of Joseph, Zechariah, Elizabeth, James, and Mary – their hopes, fears, and struggles with organized religion. She does not draft the characters every bit super-humans but instead uses their strengths and weaknesses to serve as examples for our ain lives. By doing and then I experience that she has met her goal of creating emotional connections between her readers and the characters.Karen Kingsbury has charted new territory by melding fictional storytelling with a bible study. The wisdom she has gained over the grade of her writing career pours out into this cute and plausible storyline. She successfully intimates her readers with the family of Jesus. I enjoyed how each affiliate gradually built on the concluding in a gentle crescendo that revealed the entire gospel of Christ. A person could cull to read The Family unit of Jesus as a collection of biblical fictions stories but they would miss half the blessing of the book. While Karen Kingsbury has established herself as a fiction writer, she definitely has a knack for composing a rewarding bible study.
The Family unit of Jesus is an excellent choice for book lodge and modest grouping leaders looking to elicit grouping participation. Approximately 75% of the book is devoted to the novellas the remaining 25% is equanimous of study and discussion questions. The brusk stories focus the reader on a grapheme and his or her struggles while the pointed questions encourage the reader's spiritual growth and reflection. This volume could exist a wonderful tool to draw people closer together and deeper into the Give-and-take.
Worthy of 4 stars, The Family of Jesus will be available July 1st from Howard books. I believe Kingsbury'southward adjacent book in the "Heart of the Story Drove" will exist greatly anticipated.
I received this book costless from the publisher through the NetGalley review program. I was non required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accord with the Federal Trade Commission's xvi CFR, Function 255 "Guides Apropos the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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From the dorsum embrace: Meet the family closest to Jesus…
Joseph, His stepfather: the protector of Jesus
Zechariah, His uncle: a priest who waited on God
Elizabeth, His aunt: A woman who faithfully believed in the impossible
John the Baptist, His cousin: a man whose whole life meant dyin
Karen Kingsbury in her new book, "The Family unit Of Jesus" Volume One in the Life-Changing Bible Study Series published by Howard Books gives the states America's favorite inspirational storyteller brings the family of Jesus to life.From the back cover: Meet the family unit closest to Jesus…
Joseph, His stepfather: the protector of Jesus
Zechariah, His uncle: a priest who waited on God
Elizabeth, His aunt: A woman who faithfully believed in the impossible
John the Baptist, His cousin: a human whose whole life meant dying for Jesus
James, His brother: a man whose regret turned to joy
Mary, His female parent: a woman desperate to save her son from the one mission she couldn't stop
These are their stories.
Each has a compelling tale to tell. Based on The Bible and interspersed with emotionally gripping fictional details also as historical and theological insights, the stories of Jesus' family will shed new light on God's Give-and-take.
Read and imagine The Bible similar never before.
Karen Kingsbury brings her incredible talent as an author to write this wonderful insight into six members of Jesus' family. In 6 chapters Ms. Kingsbury shows us the individuals nosotros have read about all our lives in a brand new way. Then after we accept been fatigued into their lives nosotros are given the six weekly application and grouping discussion guides for each person. You probably never looked at these people like this before but the insights yous will go from their humanity and their willingness to serve God will move your spirit. This is a life-changing read. It will make a great gift for family unit and friends.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book complimentary from Howard Books for this review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I accept expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission'southward 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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"In The Family unit of Jesus, Karen offers a fictional view of six of the family unit members of Jesus, all anchored by Scriptural truth, creating a life-irresolute and unprecedented emotional connectedness to the Bible."
A collection of short stories. Information technology volition give you a connection to Jesus' fami
THE FAMILY OF JESUS past Karen Kingsbury is a spiritual Bible Study & Reference/New Testament/Biography. #1 in the "Life-Changing Bible Study Series/Heart of the Collection" series. An interesting take of Jesus' relative."In The Family of Jesus, Karen offers a fictional view of six of the family members of Jesus, all anchored past Scriptural truth, creating a life-irresolute and unprecedented emotional connectedness to the Bible."
A collection of brusk stories. It will give you a connectedness to Jesus' family y'all never thought to gain though reading the Bible. Some of the characters are said to be the closest to Jesus…Mary, Joseph, John the Baptist, Zechariah, Jesus' brother James, and Elizabeth, each has a compelling tale to tell itself. Although, I had a difficult time agreement or getting into the story. I believe, it is more of a fictional telling of Jesus' family, therefore, it was difficult to wrap your mind effectually information technology and separate facts from fiction. Information technology was hard to embrace the concept. I love Ms. Kingsbury's books but this one I had difficulty reading. I do plan to try to re-read at a later appointment. I understand it is a fictional tale of Jesus' and his family that is to help the reader connect on a personal level with the Bible. Received for an honest review from the publisher.
RATING: three
Oestrus RATING: NONE
REVIEWED Past: AprilR, courtesy of My Book Habit and More
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Karen Kingsbury, queen of inspirational fiction, enters the nonfiction arena with six fictionalized accounts of Jesus' relatives in The Family of Jesus scheduled to release July i. She is careful to just accept "literary license" with the "possible," she says, otherwise her stories are "anchored in Scripture" and what is known about the life and times of Jesus.
The collection of brusk stories, written from the per
***Kingsbury's foray into the nonfiction loonshit brings the family of Jesus to life***Karen Kingsbury, queen of inspirational fiction, enters the nonfiction arena with vi fictionalized accounts of Jesus' relatives in The Family unit of Jesus scheduled to release July 1. She is conscientious to only take "literary license" with the "possible," she says, otherwise her stories are "anchored in Scripture" and what is known about the life and times of Jesus.
The collection of brusque stories, written from the perspective of those closest to Jesus, can be read as standalone narratives or used as a Life-changing Bible Written report series on the lives of:
• "The Protective Stepfather—Joseph"
• "The Knowing Uncle—Zechariah"
• "The Called Cousin—John the Baptist"
• "The Faithful Aunt—Elisabeth"
• "The Doubting Blood brother—James"
• "The Loving Mother—Mary"
For example, readers join Joseph in the opening story as he works on a small "prayer table" made from select pieces of olive forest he'due south spent hours polishing "until the grain shone like drinking glass" for his beloved Mary. He could hardly await to give it to her when their customary year of betrothal was over and they would ally. While he worked Joseph dreamed of the years ahead with a grin on his confront, unaware that Mary would soon break his eye with the words, "Joseph...I'thousand pregnant."…Full Review: http://www.examiner.com/review/the-fa...
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The book brings the following biblical characters to life:
-Joseph – The Protectiv
The volume brings the following biblical characters to life:
-Joseph – The Protective Father
-Zechariah – The Knowing Uncle
-John the Baptist – The Chosen Cousin
-Elizabeth – The Faithful Aunt
-James – The Doubting Brother
-Mary – The Loving Mother
In the book Karen Kingsbury has painted a sweeping portrait of each of her characters in such a way that it pulls one's mind to the scene, enabling us to flick it as the story narrated unfolds. Karen's vivid imagination coupled with her writing skills pulls i along as the characters come up alive right before your eyes through the pages of the book. And as Karen writes: So sit dorsum and let the sights and sounds and wonder of the family of Jesus fill your heart.
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Karen Kingsbury
Copyright 2014
The Family unit of Jesus gives usa a fictionalized account of Jesus's family. Nosotros see Joseph every bit a loving protective Stepfather who does everything he can to help Jesus while he is alive.
Nosotros are introduced to Zechariah who was Jesus'south uncle and the Male parent of his Cousin John the Baptist, and we get a brirf glimpse into the life of Jesus's bcousin John the Baptist who would afterward Baptize Jesus and somewhen be beheaded. We learn near Jesus's Aunt Elizabe
The Family unit of JesusKaren Kingsbury
Copyright 2014
The Family of Jesus gives the states a fictionalized account of Jesus's family unit. We see Joseph as a loving protective Stepfather who does everything he can to help Jesus while he is alive.
We are introduced to Zechariah who was Jesus's uncle and the Father of his Cousin John the Baptist, and we get a brirf glimpse into the life of Jesus's bcousin John the Baptist who would subsequently Baptize Jesus and eventually be beheaded. Nosotros acquire nigh Jesus's Aunt Elizabeth JJohn'south Mother and get a glimpse of what she went through when her Son was imprisoned for his faith. I like how this volume takes us back to the lives of his doubting brother James and his devoted Mother Marry.
Being a fan of both Karen Kingsbury and Biblical Fiction I found this volume to be a great read. I besides loved how Kingsbury incorporated a Bible Study into this wonderful piece of work of fiction.
Five out of Five Stars.
Happy Reading
Michelle
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I as well enjoyed the pocket-size Bible studies at the end.
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Karen took the lives of half-dozen people in Jesus' life: Joseph, Zechariah, Elizabeth, his cousin John, his brother James, and Mary, and told their story every bit related to Jesus.
She added a niggling fiction to the Bible facts and made this a nice read.
In the back of the book are study questions if you are doing this story alone or as a group.
It was nice to read these story in a simpler grade and it is still a wow to read what Jesus went through for us.
This book was very different for me.Karen took the lives of half dozen people in Jesus' life: Joseph, Zechariah, Elizabeth, his cousin John, his blood brother James, and Mary, and told their story as related to Jesus.
She added a piddling fiction to the Bible facts and made this a nice read.
In the back of the volume are written report questions if yous are doing this story alone or every bit a group.
It was nice to read these story in a simpler form and it is still a wow to read what Jesus went through for united states of america.
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Looking forward to the next one.
I loved how this book was split into half-dozen dissimilar stories--Joseph, Zacharias, John the Baptist, Elizabeth, James, and Mary. We got to see Jesus'south life through the perspectives o
Okay, as I know I've mentioned before on this blog, I love Biblical historical fiction. There's but something so interesting nigh imagining what information technology was really like style back when. And so when I saw that one of my favorite Christian fiction authors was coming out with one nigh the family of Jesus, of course I had to read it.I loved how this book was split into half-dozen different stories--Joseph, Zacharias, John the Baptist, Elizabeth, James, and Mary. We got to see Jesus's life through the perspectives of those who loved Him most. We also got to come across those stories intertwine with each other.
I volition say, sometimes I accept issues with retellings like this, considering really, who are nosotros to say what these people were like, how they acted, what they thought? Specially Jesus. In that location were some parts where I maybe had some issues, because we don't know that they were like that, or that they would have said things like that. I gauge information technology's because some people, similar Jesus, are put on such a loftier pedestal that it'southward just weird to see them, well, human. Just, it's all in the proper name of fiction, and so was not too big of a bargain.
I liked the different perspectives and will admit, at that place were some parts that had me thinking. I suppose I never thought nigh Joseph equally a stepfather, although that's exactly what he was. And to encounter John and Jesus'south human relationship through the eyes of so many unlike people was super interesting and center-opening. I recall these stories actually helped me to see things in a dissimilar low-cal and was and then inspiring.
I idea I wouldn't read the written report part, just I actually did. I didn't split it up into the days (or read the assigned Bible portions...oops). I found them to really be interesting. I actually remember this would be a nifty Bible study to work through with a group of people, although you tin can go a lot out of it by yourself.  All in all, I really enjoyed this 1. It was interesting, and all the same fun, only very inspiring. Information technology fabricated me recall about the Bible and the stories we are all familiar with in a different way.
I received a copy from the publisher, this did not affect my honest opinion.
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In The Family of Jesus, #i New York Times bestselling novelist Karen Kingsb Through The Family of Jesus, listeners volition develop an emotional connectedness to the family members of Jesus, learning nearly their lives and falling in love with Scripture forth the mode. Bible studies and devotionals grow, and in churches everywhere people gather to seek a deeper understanding of God'southward word and its application to their lives. Only besides often these studies engage only the analytic approach to Bible learning.
In The Family unit of Jesus, #one New York Times bestselling novelist Karen Kingsbury will brand you laugh, cry, and ultimately care more than deeply about the Bible by helping y'all grasp the truths in Scripture non only with your mind, simply with your heart. The characters in these short stories were among those closest to Jesus—Mary, Joseph, Jesus' blood brother James, John the Baptist, Zechariah, and Elizabeth. Each has a compelling tale to tell. Kingsbury intersperses fictional, emotionally gripping details anchored in Scripture with historical and theological insights and questions that will guide soul-searching and reflection.
The Family of Jesus not but provides a deeper understanding of the relatives of our Savior, merely also helps listeners acquire tools that will describe them closer to Christ, to the Scriptures, and to each other.
I recommend and have recommended this book.
I am a huge fan of Karen's books but this may be ane of my favorites. She brought the Bible to life and taught me things forth the way. I will never look at these people the aforementioned way again. The author opened my optics to their stories and not only what nosotros read just their upper story. Their purpose in Jesus' life.
This is a bang-up read or a great devotional. Y'all have the liberty to read information technology only as a story or to use at a devotional or even use it for your bible study.
I rate this book a 5 out of five stars
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Only three glaring errors. Karen incorrectly wrote Mama Mary's story as if...
1. She was following Jesus all forth even though she isn't mentioned as a follower until Acts (postal service-crucifixion and resurrection).
2. She was the offset to help prepare/dress Jesus' body for burying.
3. She was Mary Magdalene, finding Jesus' empty tomb and whatnot and hearing from the angels that Jesus is risen on Resurrection Sunda
Great Biblically-based stories. Neat questions for individual written report or group give-and-take.Only three glaring errors. Karen incorrectly wrote Mama Mary's story equally if...
1. She was following Jesus all along even though she isn't mentioned as a follower until Acts (postal service-crucifixion and resurrection).
2. She was the first to help prepare/dress Jesus' body for burying.
iii. She was Mary Magdalene, finding Jesus' empty tomb and whatnot and hearing from the angels that Jesus is risen on Resurrection Sun. Nosotros know from the Gospels of Luke and John that this is not true.
I don't know why mothers accept this incessant need to overstate Mama Mary's role in Jesus' life and earthly ministry building. This is not the first time that I've seen this. It'south especially egregious in Catholicism.
Other than that, I enjoyed this volume and would recommend it to those who are interested in the family dynamics of Jesus' time on globe. It helped confirm my own family relationship choices.
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