Juicy controversy . . . in crisply drawn biblical settings. —Booklist
Pregnant with Jesus's child, Maeve becomes a mother on the lam (with the Virgin Mary in tow) when the early church fathers decide she is not fit to raise the savior's scion. The pair goes on to create their enduring legends in southern France.
Best know for her pagan novels, The Return of the Goddess and The Wild Mother, (Station Hill), Elizabeth Cunningham is the direct descendant of nine generations of Episcopal priests. She was ordained as an interfaith minister in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. She balances writing with a counseling practice
Contributor Residences: New York’s Hudson Valley
Author has a devoted fan base. This is the sequel to The Passion of Mary Magdalen which sold over 10,000 copies net in hardcover and paper. BDM presents a compelling alternative history of the formation of the early church and what happened to the women involved. As in the previous books in the Maeve Chronicles, BDM is thoroughly researched including biblical references and onsite travels by the author. BDM has strong appeal to anyone interested in the holy grail legend. as portrayed in The DaVinci Code, the holy grail refers to the blookline of Jesus and Mary Magdalen. This book features the daughter in a fresh and surprising way. It has strong course adoption appeal for biblical studies, particularly courses teaching alternative histories. also strong appeal for courses in feminist theology, or women in the Bible and strong appeal for readers looking for heroic female characters.
The long-awaited paperback edition of the sequel to the best-selling novel The Passion of Mary Magdalen.
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