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Mary as the Early Christians Knew Her

The Mother of Jesus in Three Ancient Texts

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Mary as the Early Christians Knew Her

By: Frederica Mathewes-Green
Narrated by: Frederica Mathewes-Green
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Mary is the flower of femininity to some, a woman of power to others. She has been seen as a paragon of obedience as well as an instrument of liberation. Some have piled her status so high that it rivals that of her Son. Other do their best to ignore her. Behind all of those images is a girl who grew up to be the mother of Christ.

How did the first Christians view Mary? What did they believe about her early life, her childhood and marriage to Joseph, before the Annunciation? Frederica Mathewes-Green presents three of the earliest texts about Mary - a story, a prayer, and a hymn - and provides new translations and commentary. As we see Mary the way the early Christians did, we gain new and sometimes startling insights.

©2007 Frederica Mathewes-Green (P)2017 Frederica Mathewes-Green Christianity Religious Studies Spirituality Eastern Orthodox

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It is a real bonus when the author of a book reads it with her own expression and enthusiasm, in the way that Frederica Matthews-Green

Excellent narration of a fascinating book

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